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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.21, 833.00 and 266.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.21, 833.00 and 266.67 is: 400.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.21 : 833.00 = 266.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.21/833.00 = 266.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.21x = 833.00 × 266.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.21x = 222,134.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,134.78/555.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.09

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