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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.66, 833.31 and 263.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.66, 833.31 and 263.12 is: 394.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.66 : 833.31 = 263.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.66/833.31 = 263.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.66x = 833.31 × 263.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.66x = 219,260.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,260.53/555.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.59

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