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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.98, 827.34 and 263.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.98, 827.34 and 263.08 is: 394.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.98 : 827.34 = 263.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.98/827.34 = 263.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.98x = 827.34 × 263.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.98x = 217,656.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,656.61/551.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.32

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