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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.79, 833.87 and 267.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.79, 833.87 and 267.25 is: 400.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.79 : 833.87 = 267.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.79/833.87 = 267.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.79x = 833.87 × 267.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.79x = 222,851.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,851.76/555.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.96

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