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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.80, 826.98 and 262.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.80, 826.98 and 262.96 is: 394.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.80 : 826.98 = 262.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.80/826.98 = 262.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.80x = 826.98 × 262.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.80x = 217,462.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,462.66/551.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.10

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