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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552, 828.39 and 263.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552, 828.39 and 263.46 is: 395.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552 : 828.39 = 263.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552/828.39 = 263.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552x = 828.39 × 263.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552x = 218,247.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,247.63/552
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.38

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