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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.50, 833.62 and 266.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.50, 833.62 and 266.96 is: 400.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.50 : 833.62 = 266.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.50/833.62 = 266.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.50x = 833.62 × 266.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.50x = 222,543.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,543.20/555.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.62

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