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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.24, 834.02 and 339.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.24, 834.02 and 339.76 is: 508.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.24 : 834.02 = 339.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.24/834.02 = 339.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.24x = 834.02 × 339.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.24x = 283,366.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,366.64/557.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.52

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