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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.07, 832.02 and 208.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.07, 832.02 and 208.66 is: 312.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.07 : 832.02 = 208.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.07/832.02 = 208.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.07x = 832.02 × 208.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.07x = 173,605.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,605.13/555.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.77

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