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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.52, 835.61 and 314.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.52, 835.61 and 314.25 is: 470.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.52 : 835.61 = 314.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.52/835.61 = 314.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.52x = 835.61 × 314.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.52x = 262,588.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,588.87/557.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.99

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