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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.32, 830.07 and 264.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.32, 830.07 and 264.75 is: 397.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.32 : 830.07 = 264.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.32/830.07 = 264.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.32x = 830.07 × 264.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.32x = 219,761.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,761.03/553.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.17

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