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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.92, 826.50 and 307.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.92, 826.50 and 307.32 is: 461.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.92 : 826.50 = 307.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.92/826.50 = 307.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.92x = 826.50 × 307.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.92x = 253,999.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,999.98/550.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.05

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