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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.52, 833.28 and 208.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.52, 833.28 and 208.84 is: 313.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.52 : 833.28 = 208.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.52/833.28 = 208.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.52x = 833.28 × 208.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.52x = 174,022.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,022.20/555.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.26

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