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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.91, 834.77 and 296.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.91, 834.77 and 296.75 is: 444.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.91 : 834.77 = 296.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.91/834.77 = 296.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.91x = 834.77 × 296.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.91x = 247,716.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,716.65/556.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.81

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