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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.29, 828.43 and 263.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.29, 828.43 and 263.93 is: 395.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.29 : 828.43 = 263.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.29/828.43 = 263.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.29x = 828.43 × 263.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.29x = 218,642.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,642.73/552.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.89

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