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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.88, 826.01 and 242.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.88, 826.01 and 242.57 is: 363.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.88 : 826.01 = 242.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.88/826.01 = 242.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.88x = 826.01 × 242.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.88x = 200,365.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,365.25/550.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.72

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