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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.32, 760.38 and 426.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.32, 760.38 and 426.44 is: 588.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.32 : 760.38 = 426.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.32/760.38 = 426.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.32x = 760.38 × 426.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.32x = 324,256.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,256.45/551.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.15

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