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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.16, 824.76 and 261.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.16, 824.76 and 261.44 is: 391.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.16 : 824.76 = 261.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.16/824.76 = 261.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.16x = 824.76 × 261.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.16x = 215,625.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,625.25/550.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.93

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