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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.40, 832.56 and 266.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.40, 832.56 and 266.68 is: 399.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.40 : 832.56 = 266.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.40/832.56 = 266.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.40x = 832.56 × 266.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.40x = 222,027.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,027.10/555.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.76

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