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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.50, 832.05 and 265.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.50, 832.05 and 265.94 is: 399.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.50 : 832.05 = 265.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.50/832.05 = 265.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.50x = 832.05 × 265.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.50x = 221,275.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,275.38/554.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.05

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