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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.26, 762.41 and 427.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.26, 762.41 and 427.64 is: 590.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.26 : 762.41 = 427.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.26/762.41 = 427.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.26x = 762.41 × 427.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.26x = 326,037.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,037.01/552.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.37

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