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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.77, 836.88 and 352.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.77, 836.88 and 352.65 is: 530.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.77 : 836.88 = 352.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.77/836.88 = 352.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.77x = 836.88 × 352.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.77x = 295,125.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,125.73/556.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.07

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