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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.53, 826.02 and 242.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.53, 826.02 and 242.43 is: 363.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.53 : 826.02 = 242.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.53/826.02 = 242.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.53x = 826.02 × 242.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.53x = 200,252.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,252.03/550.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.74

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