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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.28, 833.83 and 402.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.28, 833.83 and 402.13 is: 602.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.28 : 833.83 = 402.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.28/833.83 = 402.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.28x = 833.83 × 402.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.28x = 335,308.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,308.09/556.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.77

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