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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.40, 826.08 and 307.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.40, 826.08 and 307.20 is: 461.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.40 : 826.08 = 307.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.40/826.08 = 307.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.40x = 826.08 × 307.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.40x = 253,771.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,771.78/550.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.07

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