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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.80, 832.25 and 294.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.80, 832.25 and 294.61 is: 441.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.80 : 832.25 = 294.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.80/832.25 = 294.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.80x = 832.25 × 294.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.80x = 245,187.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,187.70/554.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.94

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