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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.50, 826.02 and 377.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.50, 826.02 and 377.16 is: 565.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.50 : 826.02 = 377.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.50/826.02 = 377.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.50x = 826.02 × 377.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.50x = 311,541.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,541.70/550.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.92

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