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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.25, 833.61 and 419.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.25, 833.61 and 419.13 is: 628.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.25 : 833.61 = 419.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.25/833.61 = 419.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.25x = 833.61 × 419.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.25x = 349,390.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,390.96/556.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.12

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