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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.77, 760.35 and 426.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.77, 760.35 and 426.17 is: 588.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.77 : 760.35 = 426.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.77/760.35 = 426.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.77x = 760.35 × 426.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.77x = 324,034.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,034.56/550.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.33

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