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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.56, 824.46 and 367.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.56, 824.46 and 367.44 is: 550.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.56 : 824.46 = 367.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.56/824.46 = 367.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.56x = 824.46 × 367.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.56x = 302,939.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,939.58/550.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.24

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