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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.27, 832.91 and 208.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.27, 832.91 and 208.59 is: 312.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.27 : 832.91 = 208.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.27/832.91 = 208.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.27x = 832.91 × 208.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.27x = 173,735.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,735.65/555.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.89

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