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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.39, 833.36 and 312.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.39, 833.36 and 312.03 is: 468.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.39 : 833.36 = 312.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.39/833.36 = 312.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.39x = 833.36 × 312.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.39x = 260,031.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,031.76/555.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.20

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