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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.97, 759.60 and 427.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.97, 759.60 and 427.14 is: 587.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.97 : 759.60 = 427.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.97/759.60 = 427.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.97x = 759.60 × 427.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.97x = 324,455.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,455.54/551.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.81

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