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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.48, 833.43 and 295.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.48, 833.43 and 295.51 is: 443.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.48 : 833.43 = 295.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.48/833.43 = 295.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.48x = 833.43 × 295.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.48x = 246,284.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,284.26/555.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.37

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