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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.67, 833.76 and 393.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.67, 833.76 and 393.86 is: 589.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.67 : 833.76 = 393.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.67/833.76 = 393.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.67x = 833.76 × 393.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.67x = 328,384.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,384.71/556.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.91

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