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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.06, 825.04 and 257.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.06, 825.04 and 257.47 is: 386.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.06 : 825.04 = 257.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.06/825.04 = 257.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.06x = 825.04 × 257.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.06x = 212,423.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,423.05/550.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.18

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