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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.38, 824.74 and 306.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.38, 824.74 and 306.56 is: 459.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.38 : 824.74 = 306.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.38/824.74 = 306.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.38x = 824.74 × 306.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.38x = 252,832.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,832.29/550.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.38

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