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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.14, 759.77 and 419.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.14, 759.77 and 419.92 is: 578.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.14 : 759.77 = 419.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.14/759.77 = 419.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.14x = 759.77 × 419.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.14x = 319,038.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,038.82/551.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.88

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