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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.38, 759.51 and 533.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.38, 759.51 and 533.82 is: 736.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.38 : 759.51 = 533.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.38/759.51 = 533.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.38x = 759.51 × 533.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.38x = 405,441.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,441.63/550.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.66

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