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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.64, 825.60 and 368.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.64, 825.60 and 368.12 is: 551.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.64 : 825.60 = 368.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.64/825.60 = 368.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.64x = 825.60 × 368.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.64x = 303,919.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,919.87/550.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.94

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