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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.97, 833.00 and 295.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.97, 833.00 and 295.37 is: 443.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.97 : 833.00 = 295.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.97/833.00 = 295.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.97x = 833.00 × 295.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.97x = 246,037.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,037.57/554.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.33

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