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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.74, 823.95 and 396.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.74, 823.95 and 396.96 is: 593.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.74 : 823.95 = 396.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.74/823.95 = 396.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.74x = 823.95 × 396.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.74x = 327,075.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,075.19/550.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.88

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