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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.73, 833.69 and 311.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.73, 833.69 and 311.92 is: 467.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.73 : 833.69 = 311.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.73/833.69 = 311.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.73x = 833.69 × 311.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.73x = 260,043.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,043.28/555.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.93

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