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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.87, 760.22 and 302.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.87, 760.22 and 302.20 is: 417.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.87 : 760.22 = 302.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.87/760.22 = 302.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.87x = 760.22 × 302.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.87x = 229,738.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,738.48/550.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.05

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