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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.18, 829.54 and 264.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.18, 829.54 and 264.40 is: 396.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.18 : 829.54 = 264.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.18/829.54 = 264.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.18x = 829.54 × 264.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.18x = 219,330.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,330.38/553.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.49

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