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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.62, 826.02 and 242.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.62, 826.02 and 242.48 is: 363.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.62 : 826.02 = 242.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.62/826.02 = 242.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.62x = 826.02 × 242.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.62x = 200,293.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,293.33/550.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.76

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