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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.88, 759.42 and 419.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.88, 759.42 and 419.66 is: 578.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.88 : 759.42 = 419.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.88/759.42 = 419.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.88x = 759.42 × 419.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.88x = 318,698.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,698.20/550.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.53

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