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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.63, 833.45 and 208.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.63, 833.45 and 208.92 is: 313.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.63 : 833.45 = 208.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.63/833.45 = 208.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.63x = 833.45 × 208.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.63x = 174,124.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,124.37/555.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.38

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