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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.32, 757.44 and 510.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.32, 757.44 and 510.54 is: 702.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.32 : 757.44 = 510.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.32/757.44 = 510.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.32x = 757.44 × 510.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.32x = 386,703.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,703.42/550.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.69

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