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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.96, 833.63 and 312.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.96, 833.63 and 312.76 is: 468.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.96 : 833.63 = 312.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.96/833.63 = 312.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.96x = 833.63 × 312.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.96x = 260,721.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,721.95/555.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.96

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