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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.26, 833.04 and 267

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.26, 833.04 and 267 is: 399.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.26 : 833.04 = 267 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.26/833.04 = 267/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.26x = 833.04 × 267
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.26x = 222,421.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,421.68/556.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.85

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