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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.06, 835.07 and 351

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.06, 835.07 and 351 is: 526.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.06 : 835.07 = 351 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.06/835.07 = 351/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.06x = 835.07 × 351
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.06x = 293,107.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,107.82/557.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.17

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