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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.56, 825.36 and 290.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.56, 825.36 and 290.64 is: 435.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.56 : 825.36 = 290.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.56/825.36 = 290.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.56x = 825.36 × 290.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.56x = 239,882.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,882.63/550.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.71

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