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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.27, 830.13 and 264.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.27, 830.13 and 264.50 is: 396.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.27 : 830.13 = 264.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.27/830.13 = 264.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.27x = 830.13 × 264.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.27x = 219,568.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,568.06/553.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.86

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