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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.62, 826.20 and 389.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.62, 826.20 and 389.34 is: 584.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.62 : 826.20 = 389.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.62/826.20 = 389.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.62x = 826.20 × 389.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.62x = 321,672.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,672.71/550.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.20

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