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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.88, 760.17 and 302.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.88, 760.17 and 302.19 is: 417.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.88 : 760.17 = 302.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.88/760.17 = 302.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.88x = 760.17 × 302.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.88x = 229,715.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,715.34/550.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.00

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