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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.75, 831.03 and 211.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.75, 831.03 and 211.75 is: 317.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.75 : 831.03 = 211.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.75/831.03 = 211.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.75x = 831.03 × 211.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.75x = 175,970.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,970.60/553.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.78

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