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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.31, 759.68 and 423.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.31, 759.68 and 423.23 is: 584.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.31 : 759.68 = 423.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.31/759.68 = 423.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.31x = 759.68 × 423.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.31x = 321,513.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,513.45/550.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.25

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