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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.44, 824.94 and 242.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.44, 824.94 and 242.37 is: 363.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.44 : 824.94 = 242.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.44/824.94 = 242.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.44x = 824.94 × 242.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.44x = 199,940.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,940.71/550.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.24

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