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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.66, 833.39 and 263.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.66, 833.39 and 263.04 is: 394.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.66 : 833.39 = 263.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.66/833.39 = 263.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.66x = 833.39 × 263.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.66x = 219,213.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,213.59/555.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.51

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