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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.86, 826.47 and 262.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.86, 826.47 and 262.26 is: 393.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.86 : 826.47 = 262.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.86/826.47 = 262.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.86x = 826.47 × 262.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.86x = 216,750.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,750.02/550.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.48

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