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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.60, 824.99 and 366.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.60, 824.99 and 366.53 is: 549.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.60 : 824.99 = 366.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.60/824.99 = 366.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.60x = 824.99 × 366.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.60x = 302,377.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,377.63/550.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.18

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