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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.16, 828.48 and 264.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.16, 828.48 and 264.80 is: 396.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.16 : 828.48 = 264.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.16/828.48 = 264.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.16x = 828.48 × 264.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.16x = 219,381.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,381.50/553.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.60

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