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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.54, 830.24 and 294.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.54, 830.24 and 294.07 is: 441.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.54 : 830.24 = 294.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.54/830.24 = 294.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.54x = 830.24 × 294.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.54x = 244,149.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,149.41/553.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.07

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