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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.53, 835 and 340.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.53, 835 and 340.72 is: 510.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.53 : 835 = 340.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.53/835 = 340.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.53x = 835 × 340.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.53x = 284,501.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,501.20/557.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.29

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