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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.70, 826.05 and 254.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.70, 826.05 and 254.18 is: 381.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.70 : 826.05 = 254.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.70/826.05 = 254.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.70x = 826.05 × 254.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.70x = 209,965.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,965.39/550.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.27

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