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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.48, 833.08 and 373.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.48, 833.08 and 373.44 is: 559.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.48 : 833.08 = 373.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.48/833.08 = 373.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.48x = 833.08 × 373.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.48x = 311,105.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,105.40/556.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.06

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