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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.98, 825.21 and 358.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.98, 825.21 and 358.02 is: 536.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.98 : 825.21 = 358.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.98/825.21 = 358.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.98x = 825.21 × 358.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.98x = 295,441.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,441.68/550.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.21

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