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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.32, 759 and 425.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.32, 759 and 425.44 is: 586.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.32 : 759 = 425.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.32/759 = 425.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.32x = 759 × 425.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.32x = 322,908.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,908.96/550.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.77

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