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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.16, 830.30 and 264.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.16, 830.30 and 264.84 is: 397.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.16 : 830.30 = 264.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.16/830.30 = 264.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.16x = 830.30 × 264.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.16x = 219,896.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,896.65/553.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.53

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