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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.08, 833.34 and 350.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.08, 833.34 and 350.28 is: 524.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.08 : 833.34 = 350.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.08/833.34 = 350.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.08x = 833.34 × 350.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.08x = 291,903.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,903.65/556.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.93

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