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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.77, 834.90 and 296.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.77, 834.90 and 296.70 is: 444.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.77 : 834.90 = 296.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.77/834.90 = 296.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.77x = 834.90 × 296.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.77x = 247,716.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,716.92/556.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.92

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