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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.46, 826.83 and 262.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.46, 826.83 and 262.50 is: 393.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.46 : 826.83 = 262.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.46/826.83 = 262.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.46x = 826.83 × 262.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.46x = 217,042.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,042.88/551.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.58

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