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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.54, 825.90 and 261.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.54, 825.90 and 261.88 is: 392.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.54 : 825.90 = 261.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.54/825.90 = 261.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.54x = 825.90 × 261.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.54x = 216,286.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,286.69/550.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.86

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