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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.41, 825.27 and 203.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.41, 825.27 and 203.67 is: 305.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.41 : 825.27 = 203.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.41/825.27 = 203.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.41x = 825.27 × 203.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.41x = 168,082.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,082.74/550.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.38

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