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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.31, 760.18 and 427.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.31, 760.18 and 427.53 is: 590.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.31 : 760.18 = 427.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.31/760.18 = 427.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.31x = 760.18 × 427.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.31x = 324,998.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,998.69/550.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.58

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