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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.21, 833.85 and 350.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.21, 833.85 and 350.27 is: 525.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.21 : 833.85 = 350.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.21/833.85 = 350.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.21x = 833.85 × 350.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.21x = 292,072.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,072.64/556.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.11

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