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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.04, 824.45 and 367.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.04, 824.45 and 367.18 is: 550.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.04 : 824.45 = 367.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.04/824.45 = 367.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.04x = 824.45 × 367.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.04x = 302,717.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,717.65/550.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.36

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