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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.33, 831.27 and 294.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.33, 831.27 and 294.68 is: 441.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.33 : 831.27 = 294.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.33/831.27 = 294.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.33x = 831.27 × 294.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.33x = 244,959.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,959.62/555.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.11

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