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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557, 834.51 and 361.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557, 834.51 and 361.57 is: 541.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557 : 834.51 = 361.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557/834.51 = 361.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557x = 834.51 × 361.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557x = 301,733.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,733.78/557
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.71

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