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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.70, 824.73 and 376.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.70, 824.73 and 376.75 is: 564.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.70 : 824.73 = 376.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.70/824.73 = 376.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.70x = 824.73 × 376.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.70x = 310,717.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,717.03/550.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.22

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