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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.66, 833.32 and 295.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.66, 833.32 and 295.52 is: 443.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.66 : 833.32 = 295.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.66/833.32 = 295.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.66x = 833.32 × 295.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.66x = 246,262.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,262.73/555.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.19

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