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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.40, 832.68 and 266.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.40, 832.68 and 266.76 is: 399.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.40 : 832.68 = 266.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.40/832.68 = 266.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.40x = 832.68 × 266.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.40x = 222,125.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,125.72/555.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.94

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