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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.04, 831.87 and 311.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.04, 831.87 and 311.74 is: 467.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.04 : 831.87 = 311.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.04/831.87 = 311.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.04x = 831.87 × 311.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.04x = 259,327.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,327.15/555.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.22

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