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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.57, 832.77 and 209.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.57, 832.77 and 209.16 is: 313.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.57 : 832.77 = 209.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.57/832.77 = 209.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.57x = 832.77 × 209.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.57x = 174,182.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,182.17/555.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.52

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