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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.40, 827.04 and 263.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.40, 827.04 and 263.04 is: 394.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.40 : 827.04 = 263.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.40/827.04 = 263.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.40x = 827.04 × 263.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.40x = 217,544.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,544.60/551.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.53

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