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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.87, 829.85 and 264.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.87, 829.85 and 264.51 is: 397.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.87 : 829.85 = 264.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.87/829.85 = 264.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.87x = 829.85 × 264.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.87x = 219,502.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,502.30/552.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.02

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