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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.66, 832.41 and 267.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.66, 832.41 and 267.30 is: 400.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.66 : 832.41 = 267.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.66/832.41 = 267.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.66x = 832.41 × 267.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.66x = 222,503.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,503.19/555.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.43

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