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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.26, 832.77 and 208.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.26, 832.77 and 208.52 is: 312.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.26 : 832.77 = 208.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.26/832.77 = 208.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.26x = 832.77 × 208.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.26x = 173,649.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,649.20/555.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.73

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