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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.40, 830.06 and 264.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.40, 830.06 and 264.76 is: 397.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.40 : 830.06 = 264.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.40/830.06 = 264.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.40x = 830.06 × 264.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.40x = 219,766.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,766.69/553.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.12

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