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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.10, 828.51 and 263.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.10, 828.51 and 263.56 is: 395.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.10 : 828.51 = 263.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.10/828.51 = 263.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.10x = 828.51 × 263.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.10x = 218,362.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,362.10/552.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.51

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