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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.32, 833.09 and 208.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.32, 833.09 and 208.64 is: 313.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.32 : 833.09 = 208.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.32/833.09 = 208.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.32x = 833.09 × 208.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.32x = 173,815.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,815.90/555.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.00

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