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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.62, 825.56 and 290.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.62, 825.56 and 290.34 is: 435.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.62 : 825.56 = 290.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.62/825.56 = 290.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.62x = 825.56 × 290.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.62x = 239,693.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,693.46/550.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.32

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