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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.13, 832.70 and 311.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.13, 832.70 and 311.46 is: 467.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.13 : 832.70 = 311.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.13/832.70 = 311.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.13x = 832.70 × 311.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.13x = 259,353.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,353.52/555.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.20

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