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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.83, 830.97 and 294.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.83, 830.97 and 294.12 is: 441.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.83 : 830.97 = 294.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.83/830.97 = 294.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.83x = 830.97 × 294.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.83x = 244,404.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,404.90/553.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.30

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