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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.25, 825.39 and 257.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.25, 825.39 and 257.75 is: 386.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.25 : 825.39 = 257.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.25/825.39 = 257.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.25x = 825.39 × 257.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.25x = 212,740.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,740.15/550.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.63

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