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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.04, 833.52 and 267.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.04, 833.52 and 267.32 is: 400.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.04 : 833.52 = 267.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.04/833.52 = 267.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.04x = 833.52 × 267.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.04x = 222,819.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,819.65/556.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.72

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