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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.37, 832.10 and 266.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.37, 832.10 and 266.01 is: 399.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.37 : 832.10 = 266.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.37/832.10 = 266.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.37x = 832.10 × 266.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.37x = 221,345.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,345.59/554.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.27

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