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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.80, 832.48 and 266.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.80, 832.48 and 266.63 is: 399.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.80 : 832.48 = 266.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.80/832.48 = 266.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.80x = 832.48 × 266.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.80x = 221,959.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,959.31/555.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.35

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