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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.29, 824.37 and 306.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.29, 824.37 and 306.08 is: 458.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.29 : 824.37 = 306.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.29/824.37 = 306.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.29x = 824.37 × 306.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.29x = 252,317.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,317.52/550.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.52

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