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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.92, 760.08 and 376.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.92, 760.08 and 376.56 is: 519.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.92 : 760.08 = 376.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.92/760.08 = 376.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.92x = 760.08 × 376.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.92x = 286,215.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,215.72/550.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.52

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