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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.46, 835.29 and 340.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.46, 835.29 and 340.61 is: 510.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.46 : 835.29 = 340.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.46/835.29 = 340.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.46x = 835.29 × 340.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.46x = 284,503.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,503.95/557.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.36

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