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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.13, 832.07 and 336.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.13, 832.07 and 336.83 is: 503.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.13 : 832.07 = 336.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.13/832.07 = 336.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.13x = 832.07 × 336.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.13x = 280,262.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,262.82/556.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.95

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