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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.27, 833.40 and 263.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.27, 833.40 and 263.13 is: 394.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.27 : 833.40 = 263.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.27/833.40 = 263.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.27x = 833.40 × 263.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.27x = 219,292.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,292.54/555.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.93

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