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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.04, 834.36 and 300

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.04, 834.36 and 300 is: 449.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.04 : 834.36 = 300 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.04/834.36 = 300/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.04x = 834.36 × 300
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.04x = 250,308
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,308/557.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.35

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