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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.10, 832.55 and 340.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.10, 832.55 and 340.10 is: 509.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.10 : 832.55 = 340.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.10/832.55 = 340.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.10x = 832.55 × 340.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.10x = 283,150.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,150.26/556.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.17

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