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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.92, 833.88 and 383.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.92, 833.88 and 383.16 is: 573.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.92 : 833.88 = 383.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.92/833.88 = 383.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.92x = 833.88 × 383.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.92x = 319,509.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,509.46/556.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.71

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