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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.45, 824.84 and 376.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.45, 824.84 and 376.50 is: 564.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.45 : 824.84 = 376.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.45/824.84 = 376.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.45x = 824.84 × 376.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.45x = 310,550.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,550.38/550.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.18

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