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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.88, 834.09 and 267.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.88, 834.09 and 267.34 is: 401.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.88 : 834.09 = 267.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.88/834.09 = 267.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.88x = 834.09 × 267.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.88x = 222,985.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,985.62/555.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.14

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