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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.78, 830.12 and 265.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.78, 830.12 and 265.06 is: 397.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.78 : 830.12 = 265.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.78/830.12 = 265.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.78x = 830.12 × 265.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.78x = 220,027.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,027.46/553.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.32

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