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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.20, 832.52 and 311.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.20, 832.52 and 311.98 is: 466.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.20 : 832.52 = 311.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.20/832.52 = 311.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.20x = 832.52 × 311.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.20x = 259,729.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,729.59/556.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.97

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