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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.08, 824.76 and 306.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.08, 824.76 and 306.72 is: 459.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.08 : 824.76 = 306.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.08/824.76 = 306.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.08x = 824.76 × 306.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.08x = 252,970.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,970.39/550.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.88

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