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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.64, 829.14 and 263.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.64, 829.14 and 263.92 is: 395.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.64 : 829.14 = 263.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.64/829.14 = 263.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.64x = 829.14 × 263.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.64x = 218,826.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,826.63/552.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.97

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