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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.89, 829.54 and 264.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.89, 829.54 and 264.13 is: 396.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.89 : 829.54 = 264.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.89/829.54 = 264.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.89x = 829.54 × 264.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.89x = 219,106.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,106.40/552.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.29

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