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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.54, 828.81 and 263.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.54, 828.81 and 263.82 is: 395.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.54 : 828.81 = 263.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.54/828.81 = 263.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.54x = 828.81 × 263.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.54x = 218,656.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,656.65/552.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.73

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