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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.56, 835.81 and 351.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.56, 835.81 and 351.50 is: 526.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.56 : 835.81 = 351.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.56/835.81 = 351.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.56x = 835.81 × 351.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.56x = 293,787.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,787.22/557.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.92

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