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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.14, 832.08 and 266.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.14, 832.08 and 266.60 is: 399.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.14 : 832.08 = 266.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.14/832.08 = 266.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.14x = 832.08 × 266.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.14x = 221,832.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,832.53/555.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.60

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