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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.31, 836.78 and 341.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.31, 836.78 and 341.04 is: 512.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.31 : 836.78 = 341.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.31/836.78 = 341.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.31x = 836.78 × 341.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.31x = 285,375.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,375.45/557.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.06

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