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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.22, 835.36 and 296.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.22, 835.36 and 296.42 is: 445.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.22 : 835.36 = 296.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.22/835.36 = 296.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.22x = 835.36 × 296.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.22x = 247,617.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,617.41/556.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.18

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