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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.42, 825.20 and 258.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.42, 825.20 and 258.11 is: 386.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.42 : 825.20 = 258.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.42/825.20 = 258.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.42x = 825.20 × 258.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.42x = 212,992.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,992.37/550.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.96

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