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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.66, 835.95 and 341.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.66, 835.95 and 341.50 is: 512.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.66 : 835.95 = 341.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.66/835.95 = 341.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.66x = 835.95 × 341.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.66x = 285,476.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,476.93/556.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.84

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