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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.52, 825.64 and 387.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.52, 825.64 and 387.72 is: 581.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.52 : 825.64 = 387.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.52/825.64 = 387.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.52x = 825.64 × 387.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.52x = 320,117.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,117.14/550.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.48

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