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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.76, 825.74 and 238.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.76, 825.74 and 238.28 is: 357.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.76 : 825.74 = 238.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.76/825.74 = 238.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.76x = 825.74 × 238.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.76x = 196,757.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,757.33/550.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.25

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