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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.58, 833.46 and 312.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.58, 833.46 and 312.40 is: 468.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.58 : 833.46 = 312.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.58/833.46 = 312.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.58x = 833.46 × 312.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.58x = 260,372.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,372.90/555.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.65

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