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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.71, 835.18 and 267.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.71, 835.18 and 267.35 is: 401.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.71 : 835.18 = 267.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.71/835.18 = 267.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.71x = 835.18 × 267.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.71x = 223,280.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,280.53/555.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.80

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