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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.56, 835.29 and 419.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.56, 835.29 and 419.94 is: 630.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.56 : 835.29 = 419.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.56/835.29 = 419.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.56x = 835.29 × 419.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.56x = 350,771.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,771.68/556.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.25

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