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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.63, 832.24 and 266.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.63, 832.24 and 266.06 is: 399.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.63 : 832.24 = 266.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.63/832.24 = 266.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.63x = 832.24 × 266.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.63x = 221,428.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,428.19/554.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.24

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