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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.18, 824.05 and 376.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.18, 824.05 and 376.44 is: 563.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.18 : 824.05 = 376.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.18/824.05 = 376.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.18x = 824.05 × 376.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.18x = 310,205.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,205.38/550.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.83

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