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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.49, 825.12 and 203.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.49, 825.12 and 203.72 is: 305.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.49 : 825.12 = 203.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.49/825.12 = 203.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.49x = 825.12 × 203.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.49x = 168,089.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,089.32/550.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.35

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