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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.08, 834.70 and 351.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.08, 834.70 and 351.14 is: 526.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.08 : 834.70 = 351.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.08/834.70 = 351.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.08x = 834.70 × 351.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.08x = 293,090.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,090.63/557.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.12

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