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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.94, 826.48 and 242.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.94, 826.48 and 242.60 is: 363.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.94 : 826.48 = 242.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.94/826.48 = 242.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.94x = 826.48 × 242.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.94x = 200,504.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,504.05/550.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.93

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