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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.71, 826.38 and 262.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.71, 826.38 and 262.17 is: 393.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.71 : 826.38 = 262.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.71/826.38 = 262.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.71x = 826.38 × 262.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.71x = 216,652.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,652.04/550.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.40

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