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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.40, 826.20 and 531.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.40, 826.20 and 531.36 is: 797.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.40 : 826.20 = 531.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.40/826.20 = 531.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.40x = 826.20 × 531.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.40x = 439,009.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,009.63/550.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.63

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