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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.58, 759 and 419.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.58, 759 and 419.36 is: 578.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.58 : 759 = 419.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.58/759 = 419.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.58x = 759 × 419.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.58x = 318,294.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,294.24/550.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.11

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