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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.24, 757.58 and 512.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.24, 757.58 and 512.98 is: 706.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.24 : 757.58 = 512.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.24/757.58 = 512.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.24x = 757.58 × 512.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.24x = 388,618.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,618.93/550.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.27

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