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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.73, 834.49 and 351.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.73, 834.49 and 351.39 is: 526.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.73 : 834.49 = 351.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.73/834.49 = 351.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.73x = 834.49 × 351.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.73x = 293,233.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,233.03/556.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.71

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