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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.08, 832.38 and 295.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.08, 832.38 and 295.02 is: 442.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.08 : 832.38 = 295.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.08/832.38 = 295.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.08x = 832.38 × 295.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.08x = 245,568.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,568.75/555.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.40

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