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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.87, 832.40 and 266.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.87, 832.40 and 266.31 is: 399.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.87 : 832.40 = 266.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.87/832.40 = 266.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.87x = 832.40 × 266.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.87x = 221,675.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,675.11/554.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.51

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