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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.44, 763.28 and 524.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.44, 763.28 and 524.92 is: 720.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.44 : 763.28 = 524.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.44/763.28 = 524.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.44x = 763.28 × 524.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.44x = 400,660.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,660.94/556.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.04

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