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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.64, 826.08 and 203.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.64, 826.08 and 203.98 is: 306.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.64 : 826.08 = 203.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.64/826.08 = 203.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.64x = 826.08 × 203.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.64x = 168,503.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,503.80/550.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.01

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