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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.34, 833.21 and 295.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.34, 833.21 and 295.35 is: 443.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.34 : 833.21 = 295.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.34/833.21 = 295.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.34x = 833.21 × 295.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.34x = 246,088.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,088.57/555.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.13

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