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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.92, 830.40 and 265.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.92, 830.40 and 265.14 is: 397.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.92 : 830.40 = 265.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.92/830.40 = 265.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.92x = 830.40 × 265.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.92x = 220,172.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,172.26/553.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.48

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