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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.66, 829.44 and 264.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.66, 829.44 and 264.09 is: 396.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.66 : 829.44 = 264.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.66/829.44 = 264.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.66x = 829.44 × 264.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.66x = 219,049.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,049.92/552.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.36

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