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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.08, 834.63 and 296.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.08, 834.63 and 296.30 is: 444.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.08 : 834.63 = 296.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.08/834.63 = 296.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.08x = 834.63 × 296.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.08x = 247,302.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,302.68/556.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.72

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