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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.96, 828.12 and 263.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.96, 828.12 and 263.24 is: 394.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.96 : 828.12 = 263.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.96/828.12 = 263.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.96x = 828.12 × 263.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.96x = 217,994.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,994.31/551.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.95

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