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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.77, 826.28 and 242.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.77, 826.28 and 242.71 is: 364.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.77 : 826.28 = 242.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.77/826.28 = 242.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.77x = 826.28 × 242.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.77x = 200,541.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,541.91/550.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.12

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