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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.90, 826.57 and 242.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.90, 826.57 and 242.54 is: 363.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.90 : 826.57 = 242.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.90/826.57 = 242.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.90x = 826.57 × 242.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.90x = 200,472.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,472.48/550.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.90

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