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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.65, 829.39 and 260.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.65, 829.39 and 260.77 is: 390.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.65 : 829.39 = 260.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.65/829.39 = 260.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.65x = 829.39 × 260.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.65x = 216,280.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,280.03/553.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.64

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