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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.38, 825.46 and 203.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.38, 825.46 and 203.78 is: 305.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.38 : 825.46 = 203.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.38/825.46 = 203.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.38x = 825.46 × 203.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.38x = 168,212.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,212.24/550.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.63

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