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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.10, 827.01 and 262.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.10, 827.01 and 262.56 is: 394.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.10 : 827.01 = 262.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.10/827.01 = 262.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.10x = 827.01 × 262.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.10x = 217,139.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,139.75/551.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.01

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