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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.67, 759.52 and 411.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.67, 759.52 and 411.26 is: 567.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.67 : 759.52 = 411.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.67/759.52 = 411.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.67x = 759.52 × 411.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.67x = 312,360.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,360.20/550.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.24

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