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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.04, 825.26 and 290.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.04, 825.26 and 290.03 is: 435.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.04 : 825.26 = 290.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.04/825.26 = 290.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.04x = 825.26 × 290.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.04x = 239,344.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,344.58/550.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.14

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