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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.30, 834.42 and 266.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.30, 834.42 and 266.86 is: 400.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.30 : 834.42 = 266.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.30/834.42 = 266.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.30x = 834.42 × 266.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.30x = 222,673.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,673.32/556.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.28

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