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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.09, 824.91 and 203.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.09, 824.91 and 203.34 is: 304.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.09 : 824.91 = 203.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.09/824.91 = 203.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.09x = 824.91 × 203.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.09x = 167,737.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,737.20/550.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.93

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