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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.17, 833.45 and 394.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.17, 833.45 and 394.17 is: 590.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.17 : 833.45 = 394.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.17/833.45 = 394.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.17x = 833.45 × 394.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.17x = 328,519.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,519.02/556.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.68

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