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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.23, 832.83 and 265.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.23, 832.83 and 265.79 is: 398.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.23 : 832.83 = 265.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.23/832.83 = 265.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.23x = 832.83 × 265.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.23x = 221,357.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,357.89/555.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.68

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