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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.72, 759.76 and 426.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.72, 759.76 and 426.24 is: 588.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.72 : 759.76 = 426.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.72/759.76 = 426.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.72x = 759.76 × 426.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.72x = 323,840.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,840.10/550.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.03

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