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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.53, 826.00 and 396.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.53, 826.00 and 396.63 is: 595.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.53 : 826.00 = 396.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.53/826.00 = 396.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.53x = 826.00 × 396.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.53x = 327,615.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,615.39/550.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.09

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