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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.10, 759.78 and 419.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.10, 759.78 and 419.88 is: 578.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.10 : 759.78 = 419.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.10/759.78 = 419.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.10x = 759.78 × 419.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.10x = 319,016.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,016.43/551.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.87

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