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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.96, 834.06 and 267.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.96, 834.06 and 267.48 is: 401.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.96 : 834.06 = 267.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.96/834.06 = 267.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.96x = 834.06 × 267.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.96x = 223,094.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,094.37/555.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.28

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