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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.48, 832.68 and 266.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.48, 832.68 and 266.58 is: 399.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.48 : 832.68 = 266.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.48/832.68 = 266.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.48x = 832.68 × 266.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.48x = 221,975.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,975.83/555.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.61

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