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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.89, 827.43 and 263.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.89, 827.43 and 263.53 is: 395.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.89 : 827.43 = 263.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.89/827.43 = 263.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.89x = 827.43 × 263.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.89x = 218,052.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,052.63/551.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.10

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