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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.14, 831.42 and 265.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.14, 831.42 and 265.60 is: 398.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.14 : 831.42 = 265.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.14/831.42 = 265.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.14x = 831.42 × 265.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.14x = 220,825.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,825.15/554.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.50

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