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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.88, 760.14 and 427.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.88, 760.14 and 427.53 is: 588.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.88 : 760.14 = 427.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.88/760.14 = 427.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.88x = 760.14 × 427.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.88x = 324,982.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,982.65/551.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.86

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