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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.21, 833.43 and 350.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.21, 833.43 and 350.74 is: 525.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.21 : 833.43 = 350.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.21/833.43 = 350.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.21x = 833.43 × 350.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.21x = 292,313.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,313.07/556.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.55

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