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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.94, 826.47 and 368.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.94, 826.47 and 368.28 is: 552.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.94 : 826.47 = 368.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.94/826.47 = 368.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.94x = 826.47 × 368.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.94x = 304,372.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,372.37/550.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.47

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