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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.21, 835.35 and 351.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.21, 835.35 and 351.27 is: 526.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.21 : 835.35 = 351.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.21/835.35 = 351.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.21x = 835.35 × 351.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.21x = 293,433.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,433.39/557.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.61

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