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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.93, 758.99 and 384.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.93, 758.99 and 384.85 is: 530.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.93 : 758.99 = 384.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.93/758.99 = 384.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.93x = 758.99 × 384.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.93x = 292,097.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,097.30/550.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.19

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