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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.96, 835.55 and 267.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.96, 835.55 and 267.60 is: 402.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.96 : 835.55 = 267.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.96/835.55 = 267.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.96x = 835.55 × 267.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.96x = 223,589.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,589.67/555.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.17

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