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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.83, 759.87 and 403.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.83, 759.87 and 403.14 is: 556.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.83 : 759.87 = 403.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.83/759.87 = 403.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.83x = 759.87 × 403.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.83x = 306,333.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,333.99/550.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.13

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