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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.47, 824.13 and 367.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.47, 824.13 and 367.50 is: 550.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.47 : 824.13 = 367.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.47/824.13 = 367.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.47x = 824.13 × 367.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.47x = 302,867.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,867.78/550.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.20

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