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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.90, 831.27 and 265.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.90, 831.27 and 265.54 is: 398.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.90 : 831.27 = 265.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.90/831.27 = 265.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.90x = 831.27 × 265.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.90x = 220,735.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,735.44/553.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.51

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