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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.30, 760.44 and 420.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.30, 760.44 and 420.08 is: 579.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.30 : 760.44 = 420.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.30/760.44 = 420.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.30x = 760.44 × 420.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.30x = 319,445.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,445.64/551.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.44

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