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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.11, 833.40 and 425.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.11, 833.40 and 425.52 is: 637.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.11 : 833.40 = 425.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.11/833.40 = 425.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.11x = 833.40 × 425.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.11x = 354,628.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,628.37/556.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.69

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