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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.16, 833.30 and 266.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.16, 833.30 and 266.84 is: 400.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.16 : 833.30 = 266.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.16/833.30 = 266.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.16x = 833.30 × 266.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.16x = 222,357.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,357.77/555.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.53

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