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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.88, 759.12 and 426.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.88, 759.12 and 426.64 is: 587.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.88 : 759.12 = 426.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.88/759.12 = 426.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.88x = 759.12 × 426.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.88x = 323,870.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,870.96/550.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.92

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