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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.80, 833.47 and 296.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.80, 833.47 and 296.14 is: 443.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.80 : 833.47 = 296.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.80/833.47 = 296.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.80x = 833.47 × 296.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.80x = 246,823.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,823.81/556.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.29

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