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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.69, 825.54 and 254.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.69, 825.54 and 254.00 is: 380.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.69 : 825.54 = 254.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.69/825.54 = 254.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.69x = 825.54 × 254.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.69x = 209,689.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,689.22/550.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.78

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