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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.72, 826.80 and 388.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.72, 826.80 and 388.48 is: 583.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.72 : 826.80 = 388.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.72/826.80 = 388.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.72x = 826.80 × 388.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.72x = 321,195.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,195.26/550.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.23

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