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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.20, 833.64 and 312.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.20, 833.64 and 312.96 is: 469.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.20 : 833.64 = 312.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.20/833.64 = 312.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.20x = 833.64 × 312.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.20x = 260,895.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,895.97/556.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.07

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