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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.74, 832.20 and 266.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.74, 832.20 and 266.19 is: 399.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.74 : 832.20 = 266.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.74/832.20 = 266.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.74x = 832.20 × 266.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.74x = 221,519.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,519.16/554.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.32

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