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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.32, 831.44 and 310.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.32, 831.44 and 310.04 is: 465.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.32 : 831.44 = 310.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.32/831.44 = 310.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.32x = 831.44 × 310.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.32x = 257,779.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,779.66/553.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.88

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