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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.87, 760.07 and 403.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.87, 760.07 and 403.25 is: 556.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.87 : 760.07 = 403.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.87/760.07 = 403.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.87x = 760.07 × 403.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.87x = 306,497.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,497.44/550.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.38

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