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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.75, 830.63 and 294.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.75, 830.63 and 294.21 is: 440.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.75 : 830.63 = 294.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.75/830.63 = 294.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.75x = 830.63 × 294.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.75x = 244,378.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,378.18/554.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.52

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