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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.38, 758.86 and 475.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.38, 758.86 and 475.55 is: 655.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.38 : 758.86 = 475.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.38/758.86 = 475.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.38x = 758.86 × 475.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.38x = 360,878.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,878.00/550.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.69

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