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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.32, 826.44 and 262.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.32, 826.44 and 262.96 is: 394.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.32 : 826.44 = 262.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.32/826.44 = 262.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.32x = 826.44 × 262.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.32x = 217,320.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,320.66/551.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.18

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