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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.59, 824.96 and 387.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.59, 824.96 and 387.48 is: 580.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.59 : 824.96 = 387.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.59/824.96 = 387.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.59x = 824.96 × 387.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.59x = 319,653.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,653.56/550.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.57

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