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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556, 833.12 and 372.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556, 833.12 and 372.72 is: 558.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556 : 833.12 = 372.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556/833.12 = 372.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556x = 833.12 × 372.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556x = 310,520.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,520.49/556
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.49

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