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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.98, 825.84 and 262.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.98, 825.84 and 262.08 is: 392.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.98 : 825.84 = 262.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.98/825.84 = 262.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.98x = 825.84 × 262.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.98x = 216,436.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,436.15/550.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.82

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