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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.24, 759 and 419.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.24, 759 and 419.20 is: 578.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.24 : 759 = 419.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.24/759 = 419.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.24x = 759 × 419.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.24x = 318,172.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,172.80/550.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.24

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