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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.92, 826.41 and 307.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.92, 826.41 and 307.56 is: 461.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.92 : 826.41 = 307.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.92/826.41 = 307.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.92x = 826.41 × 307.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.92x = 254,170.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,170.66/550.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.36

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