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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.43, 832.32 and 391.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.43, 832.32 and 391.88 is: 586.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.43 : 832.32 = 391.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.43/832.32 = 391.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.43x = 832.32 × 391.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.43x = 326,171.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,171.64/556.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.19

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