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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.71, 759.78 and 432.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.71, 759.78 and 432.72 is: 597.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.71 : 759.78 = 432.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.71/759.78 = 432.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.71x = 759.78 × 432.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.71x = 328,772.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,772.00/550.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.00

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