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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.28, 832.37 and 266.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.28, 832.37 and 266.56 is: 399.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.28 : 832.37 = 266.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.28/832.37 = 266.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.28x = 832.37 × 266.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.28x = 221,871.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,871.05/555.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.57

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