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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.45, 832.63 and 295.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.45, 832.63 and 295.76 is: 443.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.45 : 832.63 = 295.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.45/832.63 = 295.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.45x = 832.63 × 295.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.45x = 246,258.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,258.65/555.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.35

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