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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.16, 832.79 and 266.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.16, 832.79 and 266.60 is: 399.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.16 : 832.79 = 266.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.16/832.79 = 266.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.16x = 832.79 × 266.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.16x = 222,021.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,021.81/555.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.92

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