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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.77, 760.35 and 426.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.77, 760.35 and 426.15 is: 588.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.77 : 760.35 = 426.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.77/760.35 = 426.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.77x = 760.35 × 426.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.77x = 324,023.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,023.15/550.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.31

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