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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.33, 824.29 and 275.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.33, 824.29 and 275.94 is: 413.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.33 : 824.29 = 275.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.33/824.29 = 275.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.33x = 824.29 × 275.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.33x = 227,453.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,453.89/550.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.31

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