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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.14, 824.01 and 507.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.14, 824.01 and 507.47 is: 760.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.14 : 824.01 = 507.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.14/824.01 = 507.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.14x = 824.01 × 507.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.14x = 418,156.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,156.23/550.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.09

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