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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.24, 825.36 and 511.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.24, 825.36 and 511.36 is: 767.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.24 : 825.36 = 511.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.24/825.36 = 511.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.24x = 825.36 × 511.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.24x = 422,056.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,056.09/550.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.04

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