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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.48, 833.76 and 328

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.48, 833.76 and 328 is: 491.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.48 : 833.76 = 328 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.48/833.76 = 328/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.48x = 833.76 × 328
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.48x = 273,473.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,473.28/556.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.43

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