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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556, 834 and 351.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556, 834 and 351.16 is: 526.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556 : 834 = 351.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556/834 = 351.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556x = 834 × 351.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556x = 292,867.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,867.44/556
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.74

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