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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.12, 833.13 and 308.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.12, 833.13 and 308.52 is: 463.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.12 : 833.13 = 308.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.12/833.13 = 308.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.12x = 833.13 × 308.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.12x = 257,037.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,037.27/555.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.03

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