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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.92, 833.81 and 296.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.92, 833.81 and 296.45 is: 444.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.92 : 833.81 = 296.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.92/833.81 = 296.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.92x = 833.81 × 296.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.92x = 247,177.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,177.32/555.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.63

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