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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.33, 828.49 and 263.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.33, 828.49 and 263.70 is: 395.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.33 : 828.49 = 263.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.33/828.49 = 263.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.33x = 828.49 × 263.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.33x = 218,472.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,472.81/552.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.55

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