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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.52, 835.20 and 312.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.52, 835.20 and 312.80 is: 469.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.52 : 835.20 = 312.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.52/835.20 = 312.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.52x = 835.20 × 312.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.52x = 261,250.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,250.56/556.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.44

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