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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.09, 835.63 and 302.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.09, 835.63 and 302.21 is: 453.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.09 : 835.63 = 302.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.09/835.63 = 302.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.09x = 835.63 × 302.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.09x = 252,530.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,530.81/557.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.31

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