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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.23, 832.59 and 371.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.23, 832.59 and 371.22 is: 555.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.23 : 832.59 = 371.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.23/832.59 = 371.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.23x = 832.59 × 371.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.23x = 309,074.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,074.06/556.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.66

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