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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.30, 833.84 and 267.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.30, 833.84 and 267.13 is: 400.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.30 : 833.84 = 267.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.30/833.84 = 267.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.30x = 833.84 × 267.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.30x = 222,738.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,738.17/556.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.40

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