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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.41, 825.47 and 242.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.41, 825.47 and 242.34 is: 363.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.41 : 825.47 = 242.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.41/825.47 = 242.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.41x = 825.47 × 242.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.41x = 200,040.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,040.27/550.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.44

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