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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.01, 824.51 and 203.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.01, 824.51 and 203.10 is: 304.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.01 : 824.51 = 203.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.01/824.51 = 203.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.01x = 824.51 × 203.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.01x = 167,456.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,456.97/550.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.46

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