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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.87, 832.32 and 295.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.87, 832.32 and 295.34 is: 442.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.87 : 832.32 = 295.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.87/832.32 = 295.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.87x = 832.32 × 295.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.87x = 245,813.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,813.23/555.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.21

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