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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.74, 760.37 and 424.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.74, 760.37 and 424.47 is: 586.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.74 : 760.37 = 424.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.74/760.37 = 424.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.74x = 760.37 × 424.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.74x = 322,754.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,754.25/550.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.04

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