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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.52, 824.54 and 318.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.52, 824.54 and 318.86 is: 477.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.52 : 824.54 = 318.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.52/824.54 = 318.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.52x = 824.54 × 318.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.52x = 262,912.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,912.82/550.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.57

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