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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.27, 760.20 and 426.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.27, 760.20 and 426.71 is: 588.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.27 : 760.20 = 426.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.27/760.20 = 426.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.27x = 760.20 × 426.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.27x = 324,384.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,384.94/551.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.43

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