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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.67, 824.69 and 402.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.67, 824.69 and 402.03 is: 602.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.67 : 824.69 = 402.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.67/824.69 = 402.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.67x = 824.69 × 402.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.67x = 331,550.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,550.12/550.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.08

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