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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.02, 828.43 and 263.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.02, 828.43 and 263.66 is: 395.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.02 : 828.43 = 263.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.02/828.43 = 263.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.02x = 828.43 × 263.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.02x = 218,419.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,419.05/552.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.68

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