Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556, 834 and 252
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 556, 834 and 252 is: 378
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
556 : 834 = 252 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
556/834 = 252/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
556x = 834 × 252 - Step 4: Simplify right side
556x = 210,168 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 210,168/556 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 378
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