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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.56, 830.88 and 294.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.56, 830.88 and 294.40 is: 441.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.56 : 830.88 = 294.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.56/830.88 = 294.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.56x = 830.88 × 294.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.56x = 244,611.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,611.07/554.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.09

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