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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.18, 833.18 and 295.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.18, 833.18 and 295.14 is: 442.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.18 : 833.18 = 295.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.18/833.18 = 295.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.18x = 833.18 × 295.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.18x = 245,904.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,904.75/555.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.93

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