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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.04, 825.19 and 388.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.04, 825.19 and 388.04 is: 582.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.04 : 825.19 = 388.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.04/825.19 = 388.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.04x = 825.19 × 388.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.04x = 320,206.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,206.73/550.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.15

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