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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.92, 834.08 and 295.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.92, 834.08 and 295.90 is: 443.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.92 : 834.08 = 295.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.92/834.08 = 295.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.92x = 834.08 × 295.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.92x = 246,804.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,804.27/555.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.96

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