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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.59, 834.32 and 361.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.59, 834.32 and 361.71 is: 542.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.59 : 834.32 = 361.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.59/834.32 = 361.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.59x = 834.32 × 361.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.59x = 301,781.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,781.89/556.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.20

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