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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.84, 833.84 and 209.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.84, 833.84 and 209.12 is: 313.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.84 : 833.84 = 209.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.84/833.84 = 209.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.84x = 833.84 × 209.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.84x = 174,372.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,372.62/555.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.71

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