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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.92, 759.12 and 410.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.92, 759.12 and 410.58 is: 565.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.92 : 759.12 = 410.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.92/759.12 = 410.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.92x = 759.12 × 410.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.92x = 311,679.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,679.49/550.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.74

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