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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.26, 827.26 and 262.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.26, 827.26 and 262.78 is: 394.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.26 : 827.26 = 262.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.26/827.26 = 262.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.26x = 827.26 × 262.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.26x = 217,387.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,387.38/551.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.35

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