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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.53, 833.67 and 209.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.53, 833.67 and 209.13 is: 313.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.53 : 833.67 = 209.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.53/833.67 = 209.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.53x = 833.67 × 209.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.53x = 174,345.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,345.41/555.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.84

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