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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.57, 835.14 and 337.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.57, 835.14 and 337.72 is: 506.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.57 : 835.14 = 337.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.57/835.14 = 337.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.57x = 835.14 × 337.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.57x = 282,043.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,043.48/556.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.75

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