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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.80, 833.76 and 363.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.80, 833.76 and 363.84 is: 544.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.80 : 833.76 = 363.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.80/833.76 = 363.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.80x = 833.76 × 363.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.80x = 303,355.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,355.24/556.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.82

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