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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.36, 826.08 and 262

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.36, 826.08 and 262 is: 393.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.36 : 826.08 = 262 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.36/826.08 = 262/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.36x = 826.08 × 262
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.36x = 216,432.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,432.96/550.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.26

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