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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.90, 829.77 and 264.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.90, 829.77 and 264.54 is: 397.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.90 : 829.77 = 264.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.90/829.77 = 264.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.90x = 829.77 × 264.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.90x = 219,507.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,507.36/552.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.01

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