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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.47, 833.49 and 339.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.47, 833.49 and 339.39 is: 508.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.47 : 833.49 = 339.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.47/833.49 = 339.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.47x = 833.49 × 339.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.47x = 282,878.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,878.17/556.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.34

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