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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.62, 826.50 and 262.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.62, 826.50 and 262.26 is: 393.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.62 : 826.50 = 262.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.62/826.50 = 262.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.62x = 826.50 × 262.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.62x = 216,757.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,757.89/550.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.66

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