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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.68, 826.29 and 242.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.68, 826.29 and 242.61 is: 364.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.68 : 826.29 = 242.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.68/826.29 = 242.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.68x = 826.29 × 242.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.68x = 200,466.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,466.22/550.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.03

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