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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.52, 825.32 and 203.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.52, 825.32 and 203.65 is: 305.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.52 : 825.32 = 203.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.52/825.32 = 203.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.52x = 825.32 × 203.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.52x = 168,076.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,076.42/550.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.30

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