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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.63, 826.29 and 319.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.63, 826.29 and 319.37 is: 479.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.63 : 826.29 = 319.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.63/826.29 = 319.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.63x = 826.29 × 319.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.63x = 263,892.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,892.24/550.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.26

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