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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.64, 826.24 and 307.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.64, 826.24 and 307.28 is: 461.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.64 : 826.24 = 307.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.64/826.24 = 307.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.64x = 826.24 × 307.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.64x = 253,887.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,887.03/550.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.08

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