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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.10, 826.89 and 263.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.10, 826.89 and 263.74 is: 395.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.10 : 826.89 = 263.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.10/826.89 = 263.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.10x = 826.89 × 263.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.10x = 218,080.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,080.91/552.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.00

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