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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.12, 828.36 and 263.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.12, 828.36 and 263.76 is: 395.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.12 : 828.36 = 263.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.12/828.36 = 263.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.12x = 828.36 × 263.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.12x = 218,488.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,488.23/552.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.73

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