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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.03, 833.11 and 339.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.03, 833.11 and 339.16 is: 508.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.03 : 833.11 = 339.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.03/833.11 = 339.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.03x = 833.11 × 339.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.03x = 282,557.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,557.59/556.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.17

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