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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.38, 824.01 and 376.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.38, 824.01 and 376.65 is: 563.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.38 : 824.01 = 376.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.38/824.01 = 376.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.38x = 824.01 × 376.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.38x = 310,363.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,363.37/550.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.91

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