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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.34, 835.20 and 435

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.34, 835.20 and 435 is: 651.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.34 : 835.20 = 435 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.34/835.20 = 435/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.34x = 835.20 × 435
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.34x = 363,312
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,312/557.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.87

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