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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.02, 816.66 and 550.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.02, 816.66 and 550.32 is: 759.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.02 : 816.66 = 550.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.02/816.66 = 550.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.02x = 816.66 × 550.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.02x = 449,424.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,424.33/592.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.14

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