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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.27, 759.80 and 411.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.27, 759.80 and 411.96 is: 568.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.27 : 759.80 = 411.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.27/759.80 = 411.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.27x = 759.80 × 411.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.27x = 313,007.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,007.21/550.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.82

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