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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.90, 834.04 and 267.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.90, 834.04 and 267.14 is: 400.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.90 : 834.04 = 267.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.90/834.04 = 267.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.90x = 834.04 × 267.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.90x = 222,805.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,805.45/555.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.80

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