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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.17, 835.01 and 350.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.17, 835.01 and 350.12 is: 525.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.17 : 835.01 = 350.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.17/835.01 = 350.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.17x = 835.01 × 350.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.17x = 292,353.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,353.70/556.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.66

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