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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.31, 834.57 and 351.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.31, 834.57 and 351.14 is: 526.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.31 : 834.57 = 351.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.31/834.57 = 351.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.31x = 834.57 × 351.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.31x = 293,046.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,046.74/556.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.77

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