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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.38, 833.58 and 351.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.38, 833.58 and 351.18 is: 526.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.38 : 833.58 = 351.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.38/833.58 = 351.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.38x = 833.58 × 351.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.38x = 292,736.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,736.62/556.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.15

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