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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.35, 834.24 and 352.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.35, 834.24 and 352.10 is: 527.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.35 : 834.24 = 352.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.35/834.24 = 352.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.35x = 834.24 × 352.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.35x = 293,735.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,735.90/557.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.02

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