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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.51, 836.27 and 314.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.51, 836.27 and 314.03 is: 471.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.51 : 836.27 = 314.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.51/836.27 = 314.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.51x = 836.27 × 314.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.51x = 262,612.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,612.63/557.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.05

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