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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.14, 834.62 and 296.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.14, 834.62 and 296.22 is: 444.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.14 : 834.62 = 296.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.14/834.62 = 296.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.14x = 834.62 × 296.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.14x = 247,229.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,229.66/556.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.55

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