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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.20, 834.38 and 312.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.20, 834.38 and 312.58 is: 468.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.20 : 834.38 = 312.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.20/834.38 = 312.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.20x = 834.38 × 312.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.20x = 260,810.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,810.50/557.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.07

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