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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.88, 760.50 and 426.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.88, 760.50 and 426.26 is: 588.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.88 : 760.50 = 426.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.88/760.50 = 426.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.88x = 760.50 × 426.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.88x = 324,170.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,170.73/550.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.46

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