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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.46, 757.26 and 535.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.46, 757.26 and 535.08 is: 736.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.46 : 757.26 = 535.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.46/757.26 = 535.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.46x = 757.26 × 535.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.46x = 405,194.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,194.68/550.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.10

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