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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.78, 762.93 and 421.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.78, 762.93 and 421.56 is: 581.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.78 : 762.93 = 421.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.78/762.93 = 421.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.78x = 762.93 × 421.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.78x = 321,620.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,620.77/552.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.82

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