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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.98, 760.37 and 302.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.98, 760.37 and 302.31 is: 417.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.98 : 760.37 = 302.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.98/760.37 = 302.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.98x = 760.37 × 302.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.98x = 229,865.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,865.94/550.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.19

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