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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.10, 824.06 and 405.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.10, 824.06 and 405.92 is: 608.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.10 : 824.06 = 405.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.10/824.06 = 405.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.10x = 824.06 × 405.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.10x = 334,502.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,502.44/550.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.08

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