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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.95, 760.51 and 374.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.95, 760.51 and 374.82 is: 517.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.95 : 760.51 = 374.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.95/760.51 = 374.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.95x = 760.51 × 374.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.95x = 285,051.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,051.97/550.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.39

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