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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.98, 826.70 and 242.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.98, 826.70 and 242.82 is: 364.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.98 : 826.70 = 242.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.98/826.70 = 242.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.98x = 826.70 × 242.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.98x = 200,738.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,738.08/550.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.33

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