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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.53, 833.78 and 374.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.53, 833.78 and 374.10 is: 560.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.53 : 833.78 = 374.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.53/833.78 = 374.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.53x = 833.78 × 374.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.53x = 311,917.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,917.10/556.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.47

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