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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.54, 836.32 and 314.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.54, 836.32 and 314.54 is: 471.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.54 : 836.32 = 314.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.54/836.32 = 314.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.54x = 836.32 × 314.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.54x = 263,056.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,056.09/557.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.82

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