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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.44, 833.16 and 208.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.44, 833.16 and 208.85 is: 313.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.44 : 833.16 = 208.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.44/833.16 = 208.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.44x = 833.16 × 208.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.44x = 174,005.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,005.47/555.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.28

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