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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.14, 829.31 and 264.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.14, 829.31 and 264.78 is: 396.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.14 : 829.31 = 264.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.14/829.31 = 264.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.14x = 829.31 × 264.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.14x = 219,583.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,583.38/553.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.98

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