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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.27, 833.33 and 312.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.27, 833.33 and 312.06 is: 467.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.27 : 833.33 = 312.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.27/833.33 = 312.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.27x = 833.33 × 312.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.27x = 260,048.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,048.96/556.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.49

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