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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.01, 824.49 and 203.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.01, 824.49 and 203.15 is: 304.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.01 : 824.49 = 203.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.01/824.49 = 203.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.01x = 824.49 × 203.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.01x = 167,495.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,495.14/550.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.53

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