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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.76, 827.40 and 263.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.76, 827.40 and 263.28 is: 394.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.76 : 827.40 = 263.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.76/827.40 = 263.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.76x = 827.40 × 263.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.76x = 217,837.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,837.87/551.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.81

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