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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.96, 760.08 and 395.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.96, 760.08 and 395.80 is: 546.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.96 : 760.08 = 395.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.96/760.08 = 395.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.96x = 760.08 × 395.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.96x = 300,839.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,839.66/550.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.03

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