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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.99, 830.71 and 261.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.99, 830.71 and 261.39 is: 391.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.99 : 830.71 = 261.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.99/830.71 = 261.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.99x = 830.71 × 261.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.99x = 217,141.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,141.26/553.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.96

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