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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.36, 757.99 and 510.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.36, 757.99 and 510.72 is: 703.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.36 : 757.99 = 510.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.36/757.99 = 510.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.36x = 757.99 × 510.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.36x = 387,118.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,118.44/550.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.40

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