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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.70, 829.46 and 264.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.70, 829.46 and 264.34 is: 396.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.70 : 829.46 = 264.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.70/829.46 = 264.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.70x = 829.46 × 264.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.70x = 219,259.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,259.46/552.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.71

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