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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.21, 836.12 and 351.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.21, 836.12 and 351.88 is: 528.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.21 : 836.12 = 351.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.21/836.12 = 351.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.21x = 836.12 × 351.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.21x = 294,212.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,212.69/557.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.01

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