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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.68, 833.76 and 299.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.68, 833.76 and 299.36 is: 449.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.68 : 833.76 = 299.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.68/833.76 = 299.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.68x = 833.76 × 299.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.68x = 249,594.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,594.39/555.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.17

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