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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.34, 833.53 and 361.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.34, 833.53 and 361.53 is: 541.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.34 : 833.53 = 361.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.34/833.53 = 361.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.34x = 833.53 × 361.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.34x = 301,346.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,346.10/556.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.66

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