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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.74, 835.85 and 350.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.74, 835.85 and 350.66 is: 526.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.74 : 835.85 = 350.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.74/835.85 = 350.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.74x = 835.85 × 350.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.74x = 293,099.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,099.16/556.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.46

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