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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.67, 833.89 and 259.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.67, 833.89 and 259.76 is: 389.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.67 : 833.89 = 259.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.67/833.89 = 259.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.67x = 833.89 × 259.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.67x = 216,609.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,609.97/556.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.12

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