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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.87, 826.27 and 443.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.87, 826.27 and 443.34 is: 664.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.87 : 826.27 = 443.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.87/826.27 = 443.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.87x = 826.27 × 443.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.87x = 366,317.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,317.43/550.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.98

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