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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.56, 825.96 and 262.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.56, 825.96 and 262.32 is: 393.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.56 : 825.96 = 262.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.56/825.96 = 262.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.56x = 825.96 × 262.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.56x = 216,665.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,665.83/550.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.54

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