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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.96, 833.66 and 296.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.96, 833.66 and 296.11 is: 444.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.96 : 833.66 = 296.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.96/833.66 = 296.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.96x = 833.66 × 296.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.96x = 246,851.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,851.50/555.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.01

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