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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.40, 824.56 and 272.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.40, 824.56 and 272.43 is: 408.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.40 : 824.56 = 272.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.40/824.56 = 272.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.40x = 824.56 × 272.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.40x = 224,634.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,634.20/550.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.13

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