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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.10, 825.26 and 241.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.10, 825.26 and 241.95 is: 362.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.10 : 825.26 = 241.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.10/825.26 = 241.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.10x = 825.26 × 241.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.10x = 199,675.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,675.05/550.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.98

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