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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.80, 824.04 and 358.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.80, 824.04 and 358.80 is: 536.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.80 : 824.04 = 358.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.80/824.04 = 358.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.80x = 824.04 × 358.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.80x = 295,665.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,665.55/550.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.79

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