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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.31, 830.21 and 293.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.31, 830.21 and 293.25 is: 440.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.31 : 830.21 = 293.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.31/830.21 = 293.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.31x = 830.21 × 293.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.31x = 243,459.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,459.08/553.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.00

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