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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.59, 833.37 and 263.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.59, 833.37 and 263.00 is: 394.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.59 : 833.37 = 263.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.59/833.37 = 263.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.59x = 833.37 × 263.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.59x = 219,172.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,172.14/555.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.49

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