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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.85, 826.54 and 242.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.85, 826.54 and 242.66 is: 364.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.85 : 826.54 = 242.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.85/826.54 = 242.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.85x = 826.54 × 242.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.85x = 200,568.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,568.20/550.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.11

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