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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.08, 824.74 and 289.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.08, 824.74 and 289.80 is: 434.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.08 : 824.74 = 289.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.08/824.74 = 289.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.08x = 824.74 × 289.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.08x = 239,009.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,009.65/550.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.50

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