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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.82, 831.14 and 293.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.82, 831.14 and 293.78 is: 440.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.82 : 831.14 = 293.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.82/831.14 = 293.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.82x = 831.14 × 293.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.82x = 244,166.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,166.68/553.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.88

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