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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.12, 826.14 and 405.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.12, 826.14 and 405.32 is: 608.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.12 : 826.14 = 405.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.12/826.14 = 405.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.12x = 826.14 × 405.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.12x = 334,851.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,851.06/550.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.69

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