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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.95, 760.29 and 302.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.95, 760.29 and 302.28 is: 417.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.95 : 760.29 = 302.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.95/760.29 = 302.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.95x = 760.29 × 302.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.95x = 229,820.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,820.46/550.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.13

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