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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.90, 760.26 and 302.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.90, 760.26 and 302.24 is: 417.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.90 : 760.26 = 302.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.90/760.26 = 302.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.90x = 760.26 × 302.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.90x = 229,780.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,780.98/550.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.10

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