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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.98, 833.06 and 263.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.98, 833.06 and 263.16 is: 394.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.98 : 833.06 = 263.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.98/833.06 = 263.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.98x = 833.06 × 263.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.98x = 219,228.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,228.07/555.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.31

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