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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.97, 828.20 and 264.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.97, 828.20 and 264.61 is: 396.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.97 : 828.20 = 264.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.97/828.20 = 264.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.97x = 828.20 × 264.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.97x = 219,150.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,150.00/552.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.31

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