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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.20, 832.16 and 266.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.20, 832.16 and 266.56 is: 399.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.20 : 832.16 = 266.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.20/832.16 = 266.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.20x = 832.16 × 266.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.20x = 221,820.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,820.57/555.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.53

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