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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.73, 826.23 and 388.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.73, 826.23 and 388.73 is: 583.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.73 : 826.23 = 388.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.73/826.23 = 388.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.73x = 826.23 × 388.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.73x = 321,180.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,180.39/550.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.19

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