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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.67, 835.20 and 402.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.67, 835.20 and 402.77 is: 604.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.67 : 835.20 = 402.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.67/835.20 = 402.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.67x = 835.20 × 402.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.67x = 336,393.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,393.50/556.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.30

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