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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.16, 824.28 and 387.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.16, 824.28 and 387.08 is: 579.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.16 : 824.28 = 387.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.16/824.28 = 387.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.16x = 824.28 × 387.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.16x = 319,062.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,062.30/550.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.94

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