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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.16, 834.39 and 312.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.16, 834.39 and 312.86 is: 469.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.16 : 834.39 = 312.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.16/834.39 = 312.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.16x = 834.39 × 312.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.16x = 261,047.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,047.26/556.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.37

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