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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.71, 834.97 and 350.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.71, 834.97 and 350.65 is: 525.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.71 : 834.97 = 350.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.71/834.97 = 350.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.71x = 834.97 × 350.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.71x = 292,782.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,782.23/556.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.92

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