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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.60, 826.23 and 242.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.60, 826.23 and 242.45 is: 363.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.60 : 826.23 = 242.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.60/826.23 = 242.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.60x = 826.23 × 242.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.60x = 200,314.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,314.12/550.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.81

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