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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.96, 825.27 and 241.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.96, 825.27 and 241.84 is: 362.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.96 : 825.27 = 241.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.96/825.27 = 241.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.96x = 825.27 × 241.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.96x = 199,583.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,583.30/549.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.91

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