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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.93, 834 and 267.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.93, 834 and 267.39 is: 401.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.93 : 834 = 267.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.93/834 = 267.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.93x = 834 × 267.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.93x = 223,003.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,003.26/555.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.14

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