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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.16, 831.90 and 311.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.16, 831.90 and 311.76 is: 467.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.16 : 831.90 = 311.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.16/831.90 = 311.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.16x = 831.90 × 311.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.16x = 259,353.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,353.14/555.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.17

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