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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.94, 825.30 and 319.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.94, 825.30 and 319.14 is: 478.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.94 : 825.30 = 319.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.94/825.30 = 319.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.94x = 825.30 × 319.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.94x = 263,386.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,386.24/550.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.07

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