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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554, 830.40 and 264.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554, 830.40 and 264.80 is: 396.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554 : 830.40 = 264.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554/830.40 = 264.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554x = 830.40 × 264.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554x = 219,889.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,889.92/554
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.91

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