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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.13, 824.78 and 290.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.13, 824.78 and 290.12 is: 434.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.13 : 824.78 = 290.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.13/824.78 = 290.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.13x = 824.78 × 290.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.13x = 239,279.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,279.60/550.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.95

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