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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.98, 835.50 and 351.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.98, 835.50 and 351.72 is: 527.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.98 : 835.50 = 351.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.98/835.50 = 351.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.98x = 835.50 × 351.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.98x = 293,862.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,862.06/556.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.60

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