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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.33, 833.21 and 312.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.33, 833.21 and 312.02 is: 468.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.33 : 833.21 = 312.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.33/833.21 = 312.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.33x = 833.21 × 312.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.33x = 259,978.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,978.18/555.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.15

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