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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.16, 825.64 and 443.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.16, 825.64 and 443.24 is: 665.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.16 : 825.64 = 443.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.16/825.64 = 443.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.16x = 825.64 × 443.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.16x = 365,956.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,956.67/550.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.18

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