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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.14, 824.40 and 241.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.14, 824.40 and 241.71 is: 362.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.14 : 824.40 = 241.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.14/824.40 = 241.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.14x = 824.40 × 241.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.14x = 199,265.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,265.72/550.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.21

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