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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.04, 834.86 and 313.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.04, 834.86 and 313.74 is: 470.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.04 : 834.86 = 313.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.04/834.86 = 313.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.04x = 834.86 × 313.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.04x = 261,928.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,928.98/557.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.22

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