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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.98, 826.38 and 443.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.98, 826.38 and 443.40 is: 665.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.98 : 826.38 = 443.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.98/826.38 = 443.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.98x = 826.38 × 443.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.98x = 366,416.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,416.89/550.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.03

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