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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556, 834.16 and 363.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556, 834.16 and 363.04 is: 544.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556 : 834.16 = 363.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556/834.16 = 363.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556x = 834.16 × 363.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556x = 302,833.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,833.45/556
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.66

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