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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.93, 826.65 and 242.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.93, 826.65 and 242.87 is: 364.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.93 : 826.65 = 242.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.93/826.65 = 242.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.93x = 826.65 × 242.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.93x = 200,768.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,768.49/550.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.42

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