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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.65, 825.25 and 262.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.65, 825.25 and 262.17 is: 392.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.65 : 825.25 = 262.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.65/825.25 = 262.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.65x = 825.25 × 262.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.65x = 216,355.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,355.79/550.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.91

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