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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557, 834 and 296.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557, 834 and 296.44 is: 443.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557 : 834 = 296.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557/834 = 296.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557x = 834 × 296.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557x = 247,230.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,230.96/557
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.86

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