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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.54, 833.68 and 267

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.54, 833.68 and 267 is: 400.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.54 : 833.68 = 267 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.54/833.68 = 267/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.54x = 833.68 × 267
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.54x = 222,592.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,592.56/555.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.68

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