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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.96, 829.62 and 264.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.96, 829.62 and 264.42 is: 396.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.96 : 829.62 = 264.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.96/829.62 = 264.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.96x = 829.62 × 264.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.96x = 219,368.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,368.12/552.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.72

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