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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.61, 759.33 and 425.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.61, 759.33 and 425.87 is: 587.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.61 : 759.33 = 425.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.61/759.33 = 425.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.61x = 759.33 × 425.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.61x = 323,372.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,372.07/550.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.30

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