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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.44, 833.40 and 311.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.44, 833.40 and 311.60 is: 467.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.44 : 833.40 = 311.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.44/833.40 = 311.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.44x = 833.40 × 311.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.44x = 259,687.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,687.44/555.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.53

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