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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.15, 824.39 and 241.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.15, 824.39 and 241.83 is: 362.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.15 : 824.39 = 241.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.15/824.39 = 241.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.15x = 824.39 × 241.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.15x = 199,362.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,362.23/550.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.38

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