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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.04, 827.32 and 262.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.04, 827.32 and 262.84 is: 393.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.04 : 827.32 = 262.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.04/827.32 = 262.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.04x = 827.32 × 262.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.04x = 217,452.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,452.79/552.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.91

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