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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.20, 833.82 and 373

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.20, 833.82 and 373 is: 559.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.20 : 833.82 = 373 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.20/833.82 = 373/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.20x = 833.82 × 373
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.20x = 311,014.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,014.86/556.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.18

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