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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.20, 831.60 and 298.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.20, 831.60 and 298.40 is: 446.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.20 : 831.60 = 298.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.20/831.60 = 298.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.20x = 831.60 × 298.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.20x = 248,149.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,149.44/555.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.96

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