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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.86, 826.58 and 307.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.86, 826.58 and 307.34 is: 461.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.86 : 826.58 = 307.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.86/826.58 = 307.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.86x = 826.58 × 307.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.86x = 254,041.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,041.10/550.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.17

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