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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.24, 834.28 and 350.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.24, 834.28 and 350.17 is: 525.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.24 : 834.28 = 350.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.24/834.28 = 350.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.24x = 834.28 × 350.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.24x = 292,138.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,138.08/556.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.21

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