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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.29, 833.85 and 325.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.29, 833.85 and 325.17 is: 487.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.29 : 833.85 = 325.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.29/833.85 = 325.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.29x = 833.85 × 325.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.29x = 271,143.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,143.00/556.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.41

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