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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.16, 831.29 and 265.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.16, 831.29 and 265.60 is: 398.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.16 : 831.29 = 265.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.16/831.29 = 265.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.16x = 831.29 × 265.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.16x = 220,790.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,790.62/554.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.42

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