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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.62, 825.30 and 242.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.62, 825.30 and 242.01 is: 362.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.62 : 825.30 = 242.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.62/825.30 = 242.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.62x = 825.30 × 242.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.62x = 199,730.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,730.85/550.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.74

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