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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.26, 827.24 and 209.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.26, 827.24 and 209.26 is: 314.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.26 : 827.24 = 209.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.26/827.24 = 209.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.26x = 827.24 × 209.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.26x = 173,108.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,108.24/551.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.02

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