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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.95, 830.79 and 261.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.95, 830.79 and 261.45 is: 392.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.95 : 830.79 = 261.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.95/830.79 = 261.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.95x = 830.79 × 261.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.95x = 217,210.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,210.05/553.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.11

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