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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.67, 824.78 and 387.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.67, 824.78 and 387.86 is: 580.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.67 : 824.78 = 387.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.67/824.78 = 387.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.67x = 824.78 × 387.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.67x = 319,896.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,896.02/550.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.93

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