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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.91, 831.81 and 266.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.91, 831.81 and 266.28 is: 399.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.91 : 831.81 = 266.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.91/831.81 = 266.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.91x = 831.81 × 266.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.91x = 221,494.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,494.37/554.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.15

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