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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.52, 824.34 and 387.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.52, 824.34 and 387.32 is: 579.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.52 : 824.34 = 387.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.52/824.34 = 387.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.52x = 824.34 × 387.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.52x = 319,283.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,283.37/550.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.97

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