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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.12, 833.22 and 266.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.12, 833.22 and 266.76 is: 400.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.12 : 833.22 = 266.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.12/833.22 = 266.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.12x = 833.22 × 266.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.12x = 222,269.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,269.77/555.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.40

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