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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.52, 834.12 and 350.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.52, 834.12 and 350.60 is: 525.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.52 : 834.12 = 350.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.52/834.12 = 350.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.52x = 834.12 × 350.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.52x = 292,442.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,442.47/556.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.48

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