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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.39, 833.10 and 263.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.39, 833.10 and 263.03 is: 394.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.39 : 833.10 = 263.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.39/833.10 = 263.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.39x = 833.10 × 263.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.39x = 219,124.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,124.81/555.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.54

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