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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.07, 834.92 and 310.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.07, 834.92 and 310.35 is: 465.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.07 : 834.92 = 310.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.07/834.92 = 310.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.07x = 834.92 × 310.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.07x = 259,115.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,115.87/557.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.14

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