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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.64, 832.08 and 265.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.64, 832.08 and 265.68 is: 398.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.64 : 832.08 = 265.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.64/832.08 = 265.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.64x = 832.08 × 265.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.64x = 221,067.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,067.01/554.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.58

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