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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.76, 832.34 and 266.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.76, 832.34 and 266.00 is: 399.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.76 : 832.34 = 266.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.76/832.34 = 266.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.76x = 832.34 × 266.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.76x = 221,398.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,398.94/554.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.09

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