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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.03, 829.21 and 260.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.03, 829.21 and 260.59 is: 390.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.03 : 829.21 = 260.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.03/829.21 = 260.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.03x = 829.21 × 260.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.03x = 216,083.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,083.83/553.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.73

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