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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.38, 759.60 and 419.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.38, 759.60 and 419.16 is: 578.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.38 : 759.60 = 419.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.38/759.60 = 419.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.38x = 759.60 × 419.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.38x = 318,393.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,393.94/550.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.50

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