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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.40, 836.19 and 314.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.40, 836.19 and 314.40 is: 471.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.40 : 836.19 = 314.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.40/836.19 = 314.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.40x = 836.19 × 314.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.40x = 262,898.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,898.14/557.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.65

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