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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.74, 825.80 and 290.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.74, 825.80 and 290.10 is: 434.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.74 : 825.80 = 290.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.74/825.80 = 290.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.74x = 825.80 × 290.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.74x = 239,563.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,563.13/550.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.98

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