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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.53, 832.16 and 262.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.53, 832.16 and 262.62 is: 393.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.53 : 832.16 = 262.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.53/832.16 = 262.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.53x = 832.16 × 262.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.53x = 218,542.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,542.52/555.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.40

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