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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.42, 832.32 and 266.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.42, 832.32 and 266.52 is: 399.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.42 : 832.32 = 266.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.42/832.32 = 266.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.42x = 832.32 × 266.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.42x = 221,829.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,829.93/555.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.39

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