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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.55, 759.74 and 403.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.55, 759.74 and 403.81 is: 557.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.55 : 759.74 = 403.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.55/759.74 = 403.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.55x = 759.74 × 403.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.55x = 306,786.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,786.69/550.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.23

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