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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.30, 834.45 and 390.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.30, 834.45 and 390.70 is: 586.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.30 : 834.45 = 390.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.30/834.45 = 390.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.30x = 834.45 × 390.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.30x = 326,019.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,019.62/556.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.05

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