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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.38, 825.26 and 242.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.38, 825.26 and 242.07 is: 362.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.38 : 825.26 = 242.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.38/825.26 = 242.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.38x = 825.26 × 242.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.38x = 199,769.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,769.48/550.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.97

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