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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.58, 825.40 and 290.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.58, 825.40 and 290.43 is: 435.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.58 : 825.40 = 290.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.58/825.40 = 290.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.58x = 825.40 × 290.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.58x = 239,720.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,720.20/550.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.40

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