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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.70, 952.20 and 550.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.70, 952.20 and 550.32 is: 824.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.70 : 952.20 = 550.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.70/952.20 = 550.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.70x = 952.20 × 550.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.70x = 524,014.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,014.70/635.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.31

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