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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.38, 836.16 and 315.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.38, 836.16 and 315.46 is: 473.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.38 : 836.16 = 315.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.38/836.16 = 315.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.38x = 836.16 × 315.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.38x = 263,775.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,775.03/557.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.24

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