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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.04, 824.29 and 257.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.04, 824.29 and 257.23 is: 385.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.04 : 824.29 = 257.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.04/824.29 = 257.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.04x = 824.29 × 257.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.04x = 212,028.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,028.00/550.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.48

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