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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.40, 836.10 and 338.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.40, 836.10 and 338.70 is: 508.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.40 : 836.10 = 338.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.40/836.10 = 338.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.40x = 836.10 × 338.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.40x = 283,187.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,187.07/557.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.05

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