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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.20, 827.22 and 262.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.20, 827.22 and 262.84 is: 394.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.20 : 827.22 = 262.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.20/827.22 = 262.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.20x = 827.22 × 262.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.20x = 217,426.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,426.50/551.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.46

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