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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.28, 759.37 and 420.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.28, 759.37 and 420.06 is: 578.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.28 : 759.37 = 420.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.28/759.37 = 420.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.28x = 759.37 × 420.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.28x = 318,980.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,980.96/551.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.62

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