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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.04, 824.57 and 355.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.04, 824.57 and 355.19 is: 532.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.04 : 824.57 = 355.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.04/824.57 = 355.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.04x = 824.57 × 355.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.04x = 292,874.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,874.45/550.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.47

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