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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.10, 833.55 and 312.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.10, 833.55 and 312.10 is: 468.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.10 : 833.55 = 312.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.10/833.55 = 312.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.10x = 833.55 × 312.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.10x = 260,150.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,150.96/555.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.66

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