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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.37, 824.69 and 377.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.37, 824.69 and 377.12 is: 565.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.37 : 824.69 = 377.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.37/824.69 = 377.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.37x = 824.69 × 377.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.37x = 311,010.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,010.10/550.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.09

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