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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.22, 825.54 and 257.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.22, 825.54 and 257.88 is: 386.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.22 : 825.54 = 257.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.22/825.54 = 257.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.22x = 825.54 × 257.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.22x = 212,890.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,890.26/550.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.92

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