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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.07, 836.21 and 351.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.07, 836.21 and 351.73 is: 527.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.07 : 836.21 = 351.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.07/836.21 = 351.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.07x = 836.21 × 351.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.07x = 294,120.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,120.14/557.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.98

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