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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.12, 826.76 and 262.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.12, 826.76 and 262.55 is: 393.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.12 : 826.76 = 262.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.12/826.76 = 262.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.12x = 826.76 × 262.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.12x = 217,068.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,068.56/551.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.87

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