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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.97, 825.56 and 377.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.97, 825.56 and 377.04 is: 564.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.97 : 825.56 = 377.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.97/825.56 = 377.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.97x = 825.56 × 377.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.97x = 311,269.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,269.14/550.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.95

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