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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.22, 825.28 and 318.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.22, 825.28 and 318.96 is: 478.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.22 : 825.28 = 318.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.22/825.28 = 318.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.22x = 825.28 × 318.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.22x = 263,235.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,235.08/550.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.42

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