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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.61, 761.35 and 427.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.61, 761.35 and 427.84 is: 589.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.61 : 761.35 = 427.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.61/761.35 = 427.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.61x = 761.35 × 427.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.61x = 325,735.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,735.98/552.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.45

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