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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.43, 835.64 and 351.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.43, 835.64 and 351.39 is: 526.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.43 : 835.64 = 351.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.43/835.64 = 351.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.43x = 835.64 × 351.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.43x = 293,633.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,633.78/557.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.76

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