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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.01, 833.95 and 312.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.01, 833.95 and 312.41 is: 468.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.01 : 833.95 = 312.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.01/833.95 = 312.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.01x = 833.95 × 312.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.01x = 260,530.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,530.35/556.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.57

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