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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.44, 830.64 and 264.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.44, 830.64 and 264.96 is: 397.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.44 : 830.64 = 264.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.44/830.64 = 264.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.44x = 830.64 × 264.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.44x = 220,086.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,086.37/553.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.67

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