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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.20, 831.68 and 266.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.20, 831.68 and 266.80 is: 399.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.20 : 831.68 = 266.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.20/831.68 = 266.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.20x = 831.68 × 266.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.20x = 221,892.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,892.22/555.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.66

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