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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.02, 832.54 and 311.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.02, 832.54 and 311.02 is: 466.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.02 : 832.54 = 311.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.02/832.54 = 311.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.02x = 832.54 × 311.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.02x = 258,936.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,936.59/555.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.54

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