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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.91, 826.09 and 307.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.91, 826.09 and 307.37 is: 460.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.91 : 826.09 = 307.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.91/826.09 = 307.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.91x = 826.09 × 307.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.91x = 253,910.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,910.38/550.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.90

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