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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.62, 833.06 and 295.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.62, 833.06 and 295.44 is: 442.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.62 : 833.06 = 295.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.62/833.06 = 295.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.62x = 833.06 × 295.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.62x = 246,117.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,117.77/555.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.96

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