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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.52, 836.28 and 301.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.52, 836.28 and 301.02 is: 451.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.52 : 836.28 = 301.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.52/836.28 = 301.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.52x = 836.28 × 301.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.52x = 251,737.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,737.01/557.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.53

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