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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.88, 831.36 and 266.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.88, 831.36 and 266.24 is: 398.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.88 : 831.36 = 266.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.88/831.36 = 266.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.88x = 831.36 × 266.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.88x = 221,341.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,341.29/554.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.90

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