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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.91, 834.06 and 263.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.91, 834.06 and 263.66 is: 395.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.91 : 834.06 = 263.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.91/834.06 = 263.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.91x = 834.06 × 263.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.91x = 219,903.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,903.97/555.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.57

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