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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.49, 833.77 and 368.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.49, 833.77 and 368.75 is: 552.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.49 : 833.77 = 368.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.49/833.77 = 368.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.49x = 833.77 × 368.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.49x = 307,452.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,452.80/556.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.49

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