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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.67, 826.13 and 242.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.67, 826.13 and 242.42 is: 363.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.67 : 826.13 = 242.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.67/826.13 = 242.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.67x = 826.13 × 242.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.67x = 200,270.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,270.43/550.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.69

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