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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.53, 759.98 and 432.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.53, 759.98 and 432.23 is: 596.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.53 : 759.98 = 432.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.53/759.98 = 432.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.53x = 759.98 × 432.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.53x = 328,483.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,483.44/550.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.67

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