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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.21, 835.51 and 314.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.21, 835.51 and 314.01 is: 470.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.21 : 835.51 = 314.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.21/835.51 = 314.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.21x = 835.51 × 314.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.21x = 262,358.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,358.50/557.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.84

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