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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.22, 835.52 and 351.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.22, 835.52 and 351.35 is: 526.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.22 : 835.52 = 351.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.22/835.52 = 351.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.22x = 835.52 × 351.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.22x = 293,554.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,554.02/557.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.82

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