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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.20, 832.74 and 266.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.20, 832.74 and 266.48 is: 399.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.20 : 832.74 = 266.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.20/832.74 = 266.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.20x = 832.74 × 266.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.20x = 221,908.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,908.56/555.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.69

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