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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.24, 827.82 and 263.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.24, 827.82 and 263.34 is: 394.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.24 : 827.82 = 263.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.24/827.82 = 263.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.24x = 827.82 × 263.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.24x = 217,998.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,998.12/552.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.75

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