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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.40, 827.40 and 389.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.40, 827.40 and 389.20 is: 585.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.40 : 827.40 = 389.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.40/827.40 = 389.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.40x = 827.40 × 389.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.40x = 322,024.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,024.08/550.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.07

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