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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.03, 832.53 and 266.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.03, 832.53 and 266.40 is: 399.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.03 : 832.53 = 266.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.03/832.53 = 266.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.03x = 832.53 × 266.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.03x = 221,785.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,785.99/555.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.59

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