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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.24, 835.11 and 347.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.24, 835.11 and 347.45 is: 521.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.24 : 835.11 = 347.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.24/835.11 = 347.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.24x = 835.11 × 347.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.24x = 290,158.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,158.97/556.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.64

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