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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.53, 830.70 and 293.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.53, 830.70 and 293.61 is: 440.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.53 : 830.70 = 293.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.53/830.70 = 293.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.53x = 830.70 × 293.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.53x = 243,901.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,901.83/553.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.63

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