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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.40, 832.83 and 317.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.40, 832.83 and 317.92 is: 476.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.40 : 832.83 = 317.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.40/832.83 = 317.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.40x = 832.83 × 317.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.40x = 264,773.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,773.31/555.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.73

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