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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.56, 833.22 and 262.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.56, 833.22 and 262.94 is: 394.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.56 : 833.22 = 262.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.56/833.22 = 262.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.56x = 833.22 × 262.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.56x = 219,082.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,082.70/555.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.35

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