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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.72, 831.96 and 311.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.72, 831.96 and 311.91 is: 466.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.72 : 831.96 = 311.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.72/831.96 = 311.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.72x = 831.96 × 311.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.72x = 259,496.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,496.64/555.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.96

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