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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.17, 825.57 and 404.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.17, 825.57 and 404.24 is: 606.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.17 : 825.57 = 404.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.17/825.57 = 404.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.17x = 825.57 × 404.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.17x = 333,724.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,724.29/550.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.58

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