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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.71, 826.38 and 427.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.71, 826.38 and 427.41 is: 641.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.71 : 826.38 = 427.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.71/826.38 = 427.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.71x = 826.38 × 427.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.71x = 353,203.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,203.08/550.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.36

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