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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.44, 825.84 and 242.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.44, 825.84 and 242.52 is: 363.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.44 : 825.84 = 242.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.44/825.84 = 242.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.44x = 825.84 × 242.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.44x = 200,282.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,282.72/550.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.86

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