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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.78, 830.69 and 294.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.78, 830.69 and 294.02 is: 441.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.78 : 830.69 = 294.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.78/830.69 = 294.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.78x = 830.69 × 294.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.78x = 244,238.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,238.00/553.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.04

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