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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.80, 825.48 and 261.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.80, 825.48 and 261.96 is: 392.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.80 : 825.48 = 261.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.80/825.48 = 261.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.80x = 825.48 × 261.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.80x = 216,242.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,242.74/550.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.60

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