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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.52, 826.14 and 261.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.52, 826.14 and 261.98 is: 393.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.52 : 826.14 = 261.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.52/826.14 = 261.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.52x = 826.14 × 261.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.52x = 216,432.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,432.16/550.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.14

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