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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.14, 829.89 and 264.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.14, 829.89 and 264.42 is: 396.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.14 : 829.89 = 264.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.14/829.89 = 264.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.14x = 829.89 × 264.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.14x = 219,439.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,439.51/553.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.72

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