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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.07, 824.93 and 184.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.07, 824.93 and 184.77 is: 277.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.07 : 824.93 = 184.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.07/824.93 = 184.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.07x = 824.93 × 184.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.07x = 152,422.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,422.32/550.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.10

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