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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556, 833.78 and 401.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556, 833.78 and 401.46 is: 602.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556 : 833.78 = 401.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556/833.78 = 401.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556x = 833.78 × 401.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556x = 334,729.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,729.32/556
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.03

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