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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.14, 825.24 and 261.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.14, 825.24 and 261.54 is: 392.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.14 : 825.24 = 261.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.14/825.24 = 261.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.14x = 825.24 × 261.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.14x = 215,833.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,833.27/550.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.32

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