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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.16, 830.68 and 265.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.16, 830.68 and 265.28 is: 397.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.16 : 830.68 = 265.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.16/830.68 = 265.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.16x = 830.68 × 265.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.16x = 220,362.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,362.79/554.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.65

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