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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.20, 824.64 and 261.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.20, 824.64 and 261.48 is: 391.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.20 : 824.64 = 261.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.20/824.64 = 261.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.20x = 824.64 × 261.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.20x = 215,626.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,626.87/550.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.91

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