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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.40, 825.71 and 203.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.40, 825.71 and 203.73 is: 305.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.40 : 825.71 = 203.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.40/825.71 = 203.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.40x = 825.71 × 203.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.40x = 168,221.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,221.90/550.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.64

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