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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.30, 831.42 and 264.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.30, 831.42 and 264.86 is: 397.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.30 : 831.42 = 264.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.30/831.42 = 264.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.30x = 831.42 × 264.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.30x = 220,209.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,209.90/554.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.28

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