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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.22, 832.35 and 294.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.22, 832.35 and 294.42 is: 442.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.22 : 832.35 = 294.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.22/832.35 = 294.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.22x = 832.35 × 294.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.22x = 245,060.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,060.49/554.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.17

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