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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.97, 760.31 and 302.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.97, 760.31 and 302.28 is: 417.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.97 : 760.31 = 302.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.97/760.31 = 302.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.97x = 760.31 × 302.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.97x = 229,822.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,822.71/550.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.13

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