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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.77, 830.88 and 294.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.77, 830.88 and 294.05 is: 441.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.77 : 830.88 = 294.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.77/830.88 = 294.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.77x = 830.88 × 294.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.77x = 244,322.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,322.34/553.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.20

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