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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.63, 826.14 and 290.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.63, 826.14 and 290.62 is: 436.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.63 : 826.14 = 290.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.63/826.14 = 290.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.63x = 826.14 × 290.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.63x = 240,088.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,088.68/550.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.03

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