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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.38, 834.66 and 350.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.38, 834.66 and 350.82 is: 526.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.38 : 834.66 = 350.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.38/834.66 = 350.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.38x = 834.66 × 350.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.38x = 292,815.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,815.42/556.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.29

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