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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.22, 831.27 and 294.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.22, 831.27 and 294.12 is: 441.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.22 : 831.27 = 294.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.22/831.27 = 294.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.22x = 831.27 × 294.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.22x = 244,493.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,493.13/554.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.15

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