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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.59, 826.02 and 242.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.59, 826.02 and 242.51 is: 363.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.59 : 826.02 = 242.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.59/826.02 = 242.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.59x = 826.02 × 242.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.59x = 200,313.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,313.98/550.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.82

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