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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.86, 835.41 and 351.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.86, 835.41 and 351.69 is: 527.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.86 : 835.41 = 351.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.86/835.41 = 351.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.86x = 835.41 × 351.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.86x = 293,805.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,805.34/556.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.61

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