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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556, 833.28 and 410.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556, 833.28 and 410.56 is: 615.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556 : 833.28 = 410.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556/833.28 = 410.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556x = 833.28 × 410.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556x = 342,111.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,111.44/556
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.31

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