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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.59, 834.50 and 392.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.59, 834.50 and 392.19 is: 588.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.59 : 834.50 = 392.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.59/834.50 = 392.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.59x = 834.50 × 392.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.59x = 327,283.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,283.54/556.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.02

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