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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.46, 833.70 and 263.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.46, 833.70 and 263.11 is: 394.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.46 : 833.70 = 263.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.46/833.70 = 263.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.46x = 833.70 × 263.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.46x = 219,354.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,354.81/555.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.91

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