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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.84, 832.56 and 295.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.84, 832.56 and 295.08 is: 441.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.84 : 832.56 = 295.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.84/832.56 = 295.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.84x = 832.56 × 295.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.84x = 245,671.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,671.80/555.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.98

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