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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.29, 830.15 and 293.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.29, 830.15 and 293.28 is: 440.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.29 : 830.15 = 293.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.29/830.15 = 293.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.29x = 830.15 × 293.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.29x = 243,466.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,466.39/553.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.03

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