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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.50, 832.34 and 208.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.50, 832.34 and 208.68 is: 312.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.50 : 832.34 = 208.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.50/832.34 = 208.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.50x = 832.34 × 208.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.50x = 173,693.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,693.23/555.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.68

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