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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551, 826.89 and 262.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551, 826.89 and 262.46 is: 393.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551 : 826.89 = 262.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551/826.89 = 262.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551x = 826.89 × 262.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551x = 217,025.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,025.55/551
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.88

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