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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.94, 760.30 and 376.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.94, 760.30 and 376.34 is: 519.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.94 : 760.30 = 376.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.94/760.30 = 376.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.94x = 760.30 × 376.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.94x = 286,131.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,131.30/550.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.35

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