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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.54, 826.02 and 405.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.54, 826.02 and 405.02 is: 607.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.54 : 826.02 = 405.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.54/826.02 = 405.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.54x = 826.02 × 405.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.54x = 334,554.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,554.62/550.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.69

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