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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.32, 824.45 and 315.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.32, 824.45 and 315.78 is: 473.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.32 : 824.45 = 315.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.32/824.45 = 315.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.32x = 824.45 × 315.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.32x = 260,344.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,344.92/550.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.08

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