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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.52, 834.71 and 350.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.52, 834.71 and 350.44 is: 525.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.52 : 834.71 = 350.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.52/834.71 = 350.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.52x = 834.71 × 350.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.52x = 292,515.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,515.77/556.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.62

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