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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.03, 828.71 and 264.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.03, 828.71 and 264.07 is: 395.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.03 : 828.71 = 264.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.03/828.71 = 264.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.03x = 828.71 × 264.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.03x = 218,836.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,836.13/553.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.70

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