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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.24, 822.85 and 411.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.24, 822.85 and 411.51 is: 615.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.24 : 822.85 = 411.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.24/822.85 = 411.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.24x = 822.85 × 411.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.24x = 338,611.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,611.00/550.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.39

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