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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.26, 834.88 and 373.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.26, 834.88 and 373.88 is: 561.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.26 : 834.88 = 373.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.26/834.88 = 373.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.26x = 834.88 × 373.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.26x = 312,144.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,144.93/556.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.15

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