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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.38, 825.72 and 489.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.38, 825.72 and 489.93 is: 735.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.38 : 825.72 = 489.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.38/825.72 = 489.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.38x = 825.72 × 489.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.38x = 404,545.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,545.84/550.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.03

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