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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.90, 832.78 and 312.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.90, 832.78 and 312.08 is: 467.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.90 : 832.78 = 312.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.90/832.78 = 312.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.90x = 832.78 × 312.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.90x = 259,893.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,893.98/555.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.52

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