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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.61, 826.25 and 287.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.61, 826.25 and 287.09 is: 430.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.61 : 826.25 = 287.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.61/826.25 = 287.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.61x = 826.25 × 287.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.61x = 237,208.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,208.11/550.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.81

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