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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.38, 833.28 and 295.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.38, 833.28 and 295.30 is: 443.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.38 : 833.28 = 295.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.38/833.28 = 295.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.38x = 833.28 × 295.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.38x = 246,067.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,067.58/555.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.06

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