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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.16, 826.98 and 263.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.16, 826.98 and 263.80 is: 395.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.16 : 826.98 = 263.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.16/826.98 = 263.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.16x = 826.98 × 263.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.16x = 218,157.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,157.32/552.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.10

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