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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.27, 831.47 and 265.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.27, 831.47 and 265.50 is: 398.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.27 : 831.47 = 265.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.27/831.47 = 265.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.27x = 831.47 × 265.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.27x = 220,753.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,753.96/554.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.28

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