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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.54, 833.70 and 337.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.54, 833.70 and 337.22 is: 505.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.54 : 833.70 = 337.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.54/833.70 = 337.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.54x = 833.70 × 337.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.54x = 281,136.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,136.15/556.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.15

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