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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.16, 759.72 and 517.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.16, 759.72 and 517.20 is: 714.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.16 : 759.72 = 517.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.16/759.72 = 517.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.16x = 759.72 × 517.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.16x = 392,927.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,927.18/550.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.21

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