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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.12, 833.46 and 361.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.12, 833.46 and 361.09 is: 541.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.12 : 833.46 = 361.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.12/833.46 = 361.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.12x = 833.46 × 361.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.12x = 300,954.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,954.07/556.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.17

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