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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.45, 833.24 and 208.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.45, 833.24 and 208.95 is: 313.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.45 : 833.24 = 208.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.45/833.24 = 208.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.45x = 833.24 × 208.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.45x = 174,105.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,105.50/555.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.45

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