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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.79, 825.37 and 405.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.79, 825.37 and 405.80 is: 608.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.79 : 825.37 = 405.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.79/825.37 = 405.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.79x = 825.37 × 405.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.79x = 334,935.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,935.15/550.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.10

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