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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.12, 831.96 and 265.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.12, 831.96 and 265.92 is: 398.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.12 : 831.96 = 265.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.12/831.96 = 265.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.12x = 831.96 × 265.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.12x = 221,234.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,234.80/555.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.54

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