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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.12, 760.82 and 426.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.12, 760.82 and 426.48 is: 588.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.12 : 760.82 = 426.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.12/760.82 = 426.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.12x = 760.82 × 426.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.12x = 324,472.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,472.38/551.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.76

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