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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.09, 760.86 and 426.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.09, 760.86 and 426.53 is: 588.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.09 : 760.86 = 426.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.09/760.86 = 426.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.09x = 760.86 × 426.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.09x = 324,529.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,529.62/551.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.89

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