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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.91, 833.27 and 295.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.91, 833.27 and 295.75 is: 443.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.91 : 833.27 = 295.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.91/833.27 = 295.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.91x = 833.27 × 295.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.91x = 246,436.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,436.14/555.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.30

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