Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.60, 824.99 and 241.99
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 550.60, 824.99 and 241.99 is: 362.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
550.60 : 824.99 = 241.99 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
550.60/824.99 = 241.99/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
550.60x = 824.99 × 241.99 - Step 4: Simplify right side
550.60x = 199,636.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 199,636.06/550.60 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 362.58
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