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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.23, 836.58 and 351.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.23, 836.58 and 351.16 is: 527.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.23 : 836.58 = 351.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.23/836.58 = 351.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.23x = 836.58 × 351.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.23x = 293,773.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,773.43/557.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.20

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