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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.69, 758.63 and 425.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.69, 758.63 and 425.58 is: 586.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.69 : 758.63 = 425.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.69/758.63 = 425.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.69x = 758.63 × 425.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.69x = 322,857.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,857.76/550.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.28

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