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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.50, 825.75 and 306.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.50, 825.75 and 306.69 is: 460.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.50 : 825.75 = 306.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.50/825.75 = 306.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.50x = 825.75 × 306.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.50x = 253,249.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,249.27/550.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.04

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