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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.28, 824.67 and 203.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.28, 824.67 and 203.28 is: 304.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.28 : 824.67 = 203.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.28/824.67 = 203.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.28x = 824.67 × 203.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.28x = 167,637.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,637.90/550.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.64

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