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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.04, 825.39 and 203.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.04, 825.39 and 203.32 is: 305.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.04 : 825.39 = 203.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.04/825.39 = 203.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.04x = 825.39 × 203.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.04x = 167,814.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,814.17/550.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.09

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