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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.80, 759.24 and 434.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.80, 759.24 and 434.16 is: 598.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.80 : 759.24 = 434.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.80/759.24 = 434.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.80x = 759.24 × 434.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.80x = 329,631.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,631.64/550.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.46

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