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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.22, 831.87 and 294.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.22, 831.87 and 294.62 is: 442.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.22 : 831.87 = 294.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.22/831.87 = 294.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.22x = 831.87 × 294.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.22x = 245,081.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,081.38/554.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.21

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