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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.53, 834.93 and 231.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.53, 834.93 and 231.72 is: 347.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.53 : 834.93 = 231.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.53/834.93 = 231.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.53x = 834.93 × 231.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.53x = 193,469.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,469.98/556.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.64

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