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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.85, 833.49 and 351.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.85, 833.49 and 351.60 is: 526.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.85 : 833.49 = 351.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.85/833.49 = 351.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.85x = 833.49 × 351.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.85x = 293,055.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,055.08/556.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.28

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