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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.82, 826.04 and 242.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.82, 826.04 and 242.46 is: 363.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.82 : 826.04 = 242.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.82/826.04 = 242.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.82x = 826.04 × 242.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.82x = 200,280.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,280.45/550.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.61

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