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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.03, 830.89 and 310.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.03, 830.89 and 310.95 is: 465.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.03 : 830.89 = 310.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.03/830.89 = 310.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.03x = 830.89 × 310.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.03x = 258,365.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,365.25/555.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.50

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