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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.07, 832.88 and 339.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.07, 832.88 and 339.39 is: 508.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.07 : 832.88 = 339.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.07/832.88 = 339.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.07x = 832.88 × 339.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.07x = 282,671.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,671.99/556.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.34

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