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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.27, 832.15 and 262.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.27, 832.15 and 262.90 is: 393.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.27 : 832.15 = 262.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.27/832.15 = 262.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.27x = 832.15 × 262.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.27x = 218,772.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,772.24/555.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.99

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