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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.10, 832.26 and 393.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.10, 832.26 and 393.02 is: 588.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.10 : 832.26 = 393.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.10/832.26 = 393.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.10x = 832.26 × 393.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.10x = 327,094.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,094.83/556.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.19

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