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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.51, 836.10 and 351.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.51, 836.10 and 351.77 is: 527.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.51 : 836.10 = 351.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.51/836.10 = 351.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.51x = 836.10 × 351.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.51x = 294,110.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,110.72/557.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.55

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