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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.02, 830.01 and 296.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.02, 830.01 and 296.70 is: 445.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.02 : 830.01 = 296.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.02/830.01 = 296.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.02x = 830.01 × 296.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.02x = 246,263.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,263.97/553.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.31

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