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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.02, 824.49 and 354.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.02, 824.49 and 354.99 is: 532.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.02 : 824.49 = 354.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.02/824.49 = 354.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.02x = 824.49 × 354.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.02x = 292,685.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,685.71/550.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.14

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