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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.93, 760.27 and 302.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.93, 760.27 and 302.25 is: 417.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.93 : 760.27 = 302.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.93/760.27 = 302.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.93x = 760.27 × 302.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.93x = 229,791.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,791.61/550.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.10

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