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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.21, 828.39 and 263.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.21, 828.39 and 263.64 is: 395.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.21 : 828.39 = 263.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.21/828.39 = 263.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.21x = 828.39 × 263.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.21x = 218,396.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,396.74/552.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.50

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