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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.70, 826.46 and 262.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.70, 826.46 and 262.34 is: 393.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.70 : 826.46 = 262.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.70/826.46 = 262.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.70x = 826.46 × 262.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.70x = 216,813.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,813.52/550.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.71

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