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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.64, 825.60 and 368.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.64, 825.60 and 368.16 is: 552.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.64 : 825.60 = 368.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.64/825.60 = 368.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.64x = 825.60 × 368.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.64x = 303,952.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,952.90/550.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.00

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