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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.96, 833.68 and 209.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.96, 833.68 and 209.30 is: 313.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.96 : 833.68 = 209.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.96/833.68 = 209.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.96x = 833.68 × 209.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.96x = 174,489.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,489.22/555.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.85

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