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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.54, 831.99 and 266

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.54, 831.99 and 266 is: 399.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.54 : 831.99 = 266 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.54/831.99 = 266/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.54x = 831.99 × 266
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.54x = 221,309.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,309.34/554.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.09

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