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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.35, 831.48 and 294.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.35, 831.48 and 294.49 is: 441.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.35 : 831.48 = 294.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.35/831.48 = 294.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.35x = 831.48 × 294.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.35x = 244,862.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,862.55/554.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.71

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