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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.88, 760.42 and 376.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.88, 760.42 and 376.32 is: 519.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.88 : 760.42 = 376.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.88/760.42 = 376.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.88x = 760.42 × 376.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.88x = 286,161.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,161.25/550.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.46

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