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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.31, 836.15 and 313.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.31, 836.15 and 313.77 is: 470.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.31 : 836.15 = 313.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.31/836.15 = 313.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.31x = 836.15 × 313.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.31x = 262,357.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,357.22/557.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.76

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