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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.04, 759.96 and 434.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.04, 759.96 and 434.40 is: 599.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.04 : 759.96 = 434.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.04/759.96 = 434.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.04x = 759.96 × 434.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.04x = 330,126.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,126.62/551.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.10

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