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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.86, 826.62 and 291.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.86, 826.62 and 291.05 is: 436.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.86 : 826.62 = 291.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.86/826.62 = 291.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.86x = 826.62 × 291.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.86x = 240,587.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,587.75/550.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.75

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