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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.05, 832.33 and 262.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.05, 832.33 and 262.49 is: 393.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.05 : 832.33 = 262.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.05/832.33 = 262.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.05x = 832.33 × 262.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.05x = 218,478.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,478.30/555.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.62

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