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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.76, 830.18 and 293.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.76, 830.18 and 293.60 is: 440.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.76 : 830.18 = 293.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.76/830.18 = 293.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.76x = 830.18 × 293.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.76x = 243,743.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,743.66/553.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.16

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