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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.62, 825.96 and 242.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.62, 825.96 and 242.46 is: 363.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.62 : 825.96 = 242.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.62/825.96 = 242.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.62x = 825.96 × 242.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.62x = 200,262.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,262.26/550.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.70

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