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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.31, 826.96 and 262.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.31, 826.96 and 262.95 is: 394.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.31 : 826.96 = 262.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.31/826.96 = 262.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.31x = 826.96 × 262.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.31x = 217,449.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,449.13/551.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.42

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