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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.89, 831.04 and 265.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.89, 831.04 and 265.13 is: 397.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.89 : 831.04 = 265.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.89/831.04 = 265.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.89x = 831.04 × 265.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.89x = 220,333.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,333.64/553.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.79

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