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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.70, 834.26 and 351.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.70, 834.26 and 351.18 is: 526.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.70 : 834.26 = 351.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.70/834.26 = 351.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.70x = 834.26 × 351.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.70x = 292,975.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,975.43/556.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.27

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