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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.50, 825.78 and 208.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.50, 825.78 and 208.50 is: 312.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.50 : 825.78 = 208.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.50/825.78 = 208.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.50x = 825.78 × 208.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.50x = 172,175.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,175.13/550.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.76

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