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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.94, 832.15 and 311.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.94, 832.15 and 311.72 is: 466.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.94 : 832.15 = 311.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.94/832.15 = 311.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.94x = 832.15 × 311.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.94x = 259,397.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,397.80/555.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.59

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