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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.64, 828.42 and 264.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.64, 828.42 and 264.28 is: 396.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.64 : 828.42 = 264.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.64/828.42 = 264.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.64x = 828.42 × 264.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.64x = 218,934.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,934.84/552.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.16

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