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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.33, 825.96 and 367.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.33, 825.96 and 367.94 is: 552.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.33 : 825.96 = 367.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.33/825.96 = 367.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.33x = 825.96 × 367.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.33x = 303,907.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,907.17/550.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.23

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