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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.98, 826.31 and 242.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.98, 826.31 and 242.75 is: 364.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.98 : 826.31 = 242.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.98/826.31 = 242.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.98x = 826.31 × 242.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.98x = 200,581.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,581.41/550.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.04

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