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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.80, 550.08 and 382.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.80, 550.08 and 382.80 is: 550.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.80 : 550.08 = 382.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.80/550.08 = 382.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.80x = 550.08 × 382.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.80x = 210,570.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,570.62/382.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.08

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