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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.46, 833.60 and 363.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.46, 833.60 and 363.50 is: 544.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.46 : 833.60 = 363.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.46/833.60 = 363.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.46x = 833.60 × 363.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.46x = 303,013.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,013.60/556.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.54

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