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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.88, 836.08 and 362.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.88, 836.08 and 362.72 is: 544.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.88 : 836.08 = 362.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.88/836.08 = 362.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.88x = 836.08 × 362.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.88x = 303,262.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,262.94/556.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.58

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