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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.56, 834.31 and 350.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.56, 834.31 and 350.50 is: 525.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.56 : 834.31 = 350.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.56/834.31 = 350.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.56x = 834.31 × 350.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.56x = 292,425.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,425.66/556.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.42

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