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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.43, 835.43 and 350.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.43, 835.43 and 350.33 is: 525.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.43 : 835.43 = 350.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.43/835.43 = 350.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.43x = 835.43 × 350.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.43x = 292,670.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,670.26/556.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.98

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