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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.29, 823.95 and 365.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.29, 823.95 and 365.43 is: 547.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.29 : 823.95 = 365.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.29/823.95 = 365.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.29x = 823.95 × 365.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.29x = 301,096.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,096.05/550.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.16

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