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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.86, 825.12 and 290.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.86, 825.12 and 290.10 is: 434.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.86 : 825.12 = 290.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.86/825.12 = 290.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.86x = 825.12 × 290.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.86x = 239,367.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,367.31/550.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.53

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