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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.08, 827.10 and 262.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.08, 827.10 and 262.72 is: 394.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.08 : 827.10 = 262.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.08/827.10 = 262.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.08x = 827.10 × 262.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.08x = 217,295.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,295.71/551.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.31

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