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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.40, 828.80 and 406.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.40, 828.80 and 406.40 is: 611.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.40 : 828.80 = 406.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.40/828.80 = 406.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.40x = 828.80 × 406.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.40x = 336,824.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,824.32/550.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.96

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