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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.12, 826.72 and 262.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.12, 826.72 and 262.80 is: 394.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.12 : 826.72 = 262.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.12/826.72 = 262.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.12x = 826.72 × 262.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.12x = 217,262.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,262.02/551.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.22

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