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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.71, 827.88 and 263.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.71, 827.88 and 263.17 is: 394.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.71 : 827.88 = 263.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.71/827.88 = 263.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.71x = 827.88 × 263.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.71x = 217,873.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,873.18/551.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.91

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