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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.99, 825.40 and 242.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.99, 825.40 and 242.11 is: 362.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.99 : 825.40 = 242.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.99/825.40 = 242.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.99x = 825.40 × 242.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.99x = 199,837.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,837.59/550.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.69

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