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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.90, 833.39 and 209.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.90, 833.39 and 209.04 is: 313.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.90 : 833.39 = 209.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.90/833.39 = 209.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.90x = 833.39 × 209.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.90x = 174,214.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,214.32/555.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.39

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