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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.60, 837.12 and 351.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.60, 837.12 and 351.60 is: 527.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.60 : 837.12 = 351.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.60/837.12 = 351.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.60x = 837.12 × 351.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.60x = 294,331.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,331.39/557.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.85

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