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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.96, 825.35 and 290.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.96, 825.35 and 290.57 is: 435.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.96 : 825.35 = 290.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.96/825.35 = 290.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.96x = 825.35 × 290.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.96x = 239,821.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,821.95/550.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.28

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