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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.06, 833.82 and 394.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.06, 833.82 and 394.06 is: 590.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.06 : 833.82 = 394.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.06/833.82 = 394.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.06x = 833.82 × 394.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.06x = 328,575.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,575.11/556.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.90

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