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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.53, 824.22 and 403.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.53, 824.22 and 403.29 is: 603.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.53 : 824.22 = 403.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.53/824.22 = 403.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.53x = 824.22 × 403.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.53x = 332,399.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,399.68/550.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.78

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