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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.48, 835.74 and 341.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.48, 835.74 and 341.24 is: 511.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.48 : 835.74 = 341.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.48/835.74 = 341.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.48x = 835.74 × 341.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.48x = 285,187.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,187.92/557.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.57

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