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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.79, 826.28 and 262.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.79, 826.28 and 262.13 is: 393.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.79 : 826.28 = 262.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.79/826.28 = 262.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.79x = 826.28 × 262.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.79x = 216,592.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,592.78/550.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.24

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