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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.90, 832.44 and 312.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.90, 832.44 and 312.14 is: 467.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.90 : 832.44 = 312.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.90/832.44 = 312.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.90x = 832.44 × 312.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.90x = 259,837.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,837.82/555.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.42

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