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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.10, 834.03 and 351.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.10, 834.03 and 351.90 is: 526.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.10 : 834.03 = 351.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.10/834.03 = 351.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.10x = 834.03 × 351.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.10x = 293,495.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,495.16/557.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.83

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