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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.64, 825.92 and 319.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.64, 825.92 and 319.38 is: 479.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.64 : 825.92 = 319.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.64/825.92 = 319.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.64x = 825.92 × 319.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.64x = 263,785.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,785.35/550.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.05

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