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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.34, 825.33 and 303.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.34, 825.33 and 303.45 is: 455.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.34 : 825.33 = 303.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.34/825.33 = 303.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.34x = 825.33 × 303.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.34x = 250,443.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,443.58/550.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.07

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