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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.72, 832.40 and 294.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.72, 832.40 and 294.72 is: 442.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.72 : 832.40 = 294.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.72/832.40 = 294.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.72x = 832.40 × 294.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.72x = 245,324.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,324.93/554.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.25

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