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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.92, 830.40 and 297.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.92, 830.40 and 297.12 is: 445.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.92 : 830.40 = 297.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.92/830.40 = 297.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.92x = 830.40 × 297.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.92x = 246,728.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,728.45/553.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.42

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