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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556, 834 and 312.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556, 834 and 312.70 is: 469.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556 : 834 = 312.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556/834 = 312.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556x = 834 × 312.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556x = 260,787.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,787.63/556
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.04

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