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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.46, 836.46 and 352.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.46, 836.46 and 352.26 is: 528.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.46 : 836.46 = 352.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.46/836.46 = 352.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.46x = 836.46 × 352.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.46x = 294,651.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,651.40/557.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.56

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