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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.45, 833.31 and 277.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.45, 833.31 and 277.97 is: 417.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.45 : 833.31 = 277.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.45/833.31 = 277.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.45x = 833.31 × 277.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.45x = 231,635.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,635.18/555.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.02

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