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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.29, 833.15 and 295.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.29, 833.15 and 295.28 is: 443.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.29 : 833.15 = 295.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.29/833.15 = 295.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.29x = 833.15 × 295.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.29x = 246,006.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,006.89/555.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.03

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