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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.07, 832.72 and 208.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.07, 832.72 and 208.40 is: 312.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.07 : 832.72 = 208.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.07/832.72 = 208.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.07x = 832.72 × 208.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.07x = 173,534.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,534.16/555.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.64

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