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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.03, 824.46 and 257.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.03, 824.46 and 257.29 is: 385.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.03 : 824.46 = 257.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.03/824.46 = 257.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.03x = 824.46 × 257.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.03x = 212,123.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,123.30/550.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.66

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