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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.41, 825.66 and 203.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.41, 825.66 and 203.76 is: 305.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.41 : 825.66 = 203.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.41/825.66 = 203.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.41x = 825.66 × 203.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.41x = 168,236.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,236.48/550.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.66

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