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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.96, 833.22 and 312.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.96, 833.22 and 312.60 is: 468.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.96 : 833.22 = 312.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.96/833.22 = 312.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.96x = 833.22 × 312.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.96x = 260,464.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,464.57/555.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.50

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