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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.22, 834.63 and 296.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.22, 834.63 and 296.42 is: 444.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.22 : 834.63 = 296.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.22/834.63 = 296.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.22x = 834.63 × 296.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.22x = 247,396.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,396.85/556.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.79

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